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 715495 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 715543 epoch_slot_no: 2743 block_no: 715460 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1361 time: 2018-03-08 12:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x95d385870fd51ad15858595b4b9e2a8b29c6f7e33e139b5ee4335e41588c2eb8Block Operator
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