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 716426 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 716474 epoch_slot_no: 3674 block_no: 716391 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1361 time: 2018-03-08 18:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2373bf087e5d4f470c399623e8b7cb667c4903833a40d9ad6f747d34590e012eBlock Operator
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