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 716354 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 716402 epoch_slot_no: 3602 block_no: 716319 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1119 time: 2018-03-08 17:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd738613e40d000eaf17e094d9486d4e5365074350be31761c95817ce2a3ce227Block Operator
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