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 715380 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 715428 epoch_slot_no: 2628 block_no: 715345 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2277 time: 2018-03-08 12:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2cb75d8e0be30e3c74b4996b21f1ccfbe5c0f7600e88778ee4993eb9c76e36b2Block Operator
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