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 716067 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 716115 epoch_slot_no: 3315 block_no: 716032 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1722 time: 2018-03-08 16:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x41b3e2828058296d610caeb1acb1a7f83139db6c8005bfd3d1913ea755719c91Block Operator
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