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 716505 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 716553 epoch_slot_no: 3753 block_no: 716470 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1731 time: 2018-03-08 18:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5de617c7213fca8c8611583f09999dc5ca03f87402ac165cc7ee5b7f27d80a64Block Operator
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