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 715519 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 715567 epoch_slot_no: 2767 block_no: 715484 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2018-03-08 13:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcdf38279ef9f65c9090bbb0e2b58594beedc5f2f25e41d7a9ce0dae036b9cdddBlock Operator
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