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 714963 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 715011 epoch_slot_no: 2211 block_no: 714928 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1361 time: 2018-03-08 10:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1a5fced116dcf93ef126b93dce1ac8d023e8992c7bb6744146657ee2e55e03d4Block Operator
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