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 715125 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 715173 epoch_slot_no: 2373 block_no: 715090 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1389 time: 2018-03-08 10:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xca4821a23d5e83eb609a4507aabe0b4aefc6cc1841eddf1aba9c2acdac2a72faBlock Operator
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