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 715342 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 715390 epoch_slot_no: 2590 block_no: 715307 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1726 time: 2018-03-08 12:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x21baf6e0ae4ece1f4765c148bf6c39ab17997dd61a6efbf8bf4f9e693a1e3276Block Operator
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