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 716572 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 716620 epoch_slot_no: 3820 block_no: 716537 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1365 time: 2018-03-08 18:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6f63e1ffa117d907fbede7bef825ee6e32013f3de9734ae78a958b42241b039eBlock Operator
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