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 715694 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 715742 epoch_slot_no: 2942 block_no: 715659 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1197 time: 2018-03-08 14:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb6587c8105a35cf08e54db6c876f5b45803cad2535c771c4c4558a1fafa4e378Block Operator
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