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 715376 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 715424 epoch_slot_no: 2624 block_no: 715341 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2295 time: 2018-03-08 12:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc1b340e5ad481e5cfe7b24b704b477938f9e4a47b355e4ea98c4641667f6e6a3Block Operator
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