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 716041 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 716089 epoch_slot_no: 3289 block_no: 716006 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1662 time: 2018-03-08 16:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcd21e8e963b34b3512e9ae1bd96b913c81ebe911a48ce806c29bf46aac169664Block Operator
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