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 716033 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 716081 epoch_slot_no: 3281 block_no: 715998 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1193 time: 2018-03-08 15:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5622cab25a481533c03bad97196d12f7f298092c65a6e32bf335180c3dbe5e4dBlock Operator
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