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 716344 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 716392 epoch_slot_no: 3592 block_no: 716309 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1390 time: 2018-03-08 17:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd8235fc9686c26a46fbbc9afdd3ae10795b0f174d4b45d9e7bac535035dbb018Block Operator
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