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 715354 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 715402 epoch_slot_no: 2602 block_no: 715319 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2461 time: 2018-03-08 12:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x52f2d659ab74877569a5dfc1739bac3a17d35ea6d99e0f802a05f1cb5dde2e39Block Operator
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