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 715526 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 715574 epoch_slot_no: 2774 block_no: 715491 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2018-03-08 13:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x58a282f82dbaf4eb51725fced0c5c08179ff0640e8c1c34164022e16475ab53cBlock Operator
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