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 716724 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 716772 epoch_slot_no: 3972 block_no: 716689 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2018-03-08 19:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8cab57d27d6586fc775a8ac2c59117d92e14a1cd85733d366d8b7acc6cccf068Block Operator
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