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 714930 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 714978 epoch_slot_no: 2178 block_no: 714895 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2077 time: 2018-03-08 09:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x749ed66264de0db089f2840b4f2f94614bbee6f0022dd0c45bf6717a0edd9b74Block Operator
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