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 715477 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 715525 epoch_slot_no: 2725 block_no: 715442 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1558 time: 2018-03-08 12:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x08926aa9b23645d83fef7f04e14398320205fc708b789c2e79920d4d355dbd61Block Operator
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