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 715033 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 715081 epoch_slot_no: 2281 block_no: 714998 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1365 time: 2018-03-08 10:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3aedf684843712f2508e387485dc25e2b2794a471184ed44eae04edbd05ea182Block Operator
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