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 715447 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 715495 epoch_slot_no: 2695 block_no: 715412 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1394 time: 2018-03-08 12:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a79b47f5b36f8d9c446585d513ac003b1ea736a59efb1a8da3bf3b0f369d8c3Block Operator
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