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 715530 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 715578 epoch_slot_no: 2778 block_no: 715495 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1300 time: 2018-03-08 13:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7ba9cba934f500d05fc902c611fb4d7e7593fa299d99b8baee718ed930d4972eBlock Operator
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