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 715135 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 715183 epoch_slot_no: 2383 block_no: 715100 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1394 time: 2018-03-08 10:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x32238932696a1e6b9dcb965beeeb761fb95f95040ebb0c7a48177898c143d6ceBlock Operator
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