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 716298 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 716346 epoch_slot_no: 3546 block_no: 716263 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2018-03-08 17:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xff73a2cf8aa8a4e37c78c13e74e2e790f5e17428fd7ccf7fa7f1b73abe7eefb5Block Operator
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