A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 714645 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 714693 epoch_slot_no: 1893 block_no: 714610 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3102 time: 2018-03-08 08:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8acecdab240639edcc70c2ba1f10a8c3b8cc7693a4d57f27f2084fb153b7e4d2Block Operator
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