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 716655 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 716703 epoch_slot_no: 3903 block_no: 716620 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3003 time: 2018-03-08 19:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x86e907ab7b6c21fba5c8be6387df18e7f8b4cced82160e76139355ee9962a50fBlock Operator
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