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 715674 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 715722 epoch_slot_no: 2922 block_no: 715639 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1369 time: 2018-03-08 13:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa0a3020525c67011428502dbd109e14b3a82add3c24e96e00c2212328a34994Block Operator
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