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 716639 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 716687 epoch_slot_no: 3887 block_no: 716604 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1025 time: 2018-03-08 19:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x17f6f301e32efb19d64d358d013338fe17e23544ff41c8c6f6688769e3d227b5Block Operator
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