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 715764 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 715812 epoch_slot_no: 3012 block_no: 715729 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1361 time: 2018-03-08 14:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x438cf8feee20db37a8bc50b1c96620a9614dd0ed423f3b90dbe6bc452cb1aa68Block Operator
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