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 716448 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 716496 epoch_slot_no: 3696 block_no: 716413 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2283 time: 2018-03-08 18:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x86a4cdc0775fad87410ef74bc7525d09da60e7d59c39d173a3b3f561c7c5f7b3Block Operator
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