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 716818 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 716866 epoch_slot_no: 4066 block_no: 716783 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2469 time: 2018-03-08 20:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x88719549f73ee795cff57b935529f0bff53cdbe5434d47c0997c2e97f5dcf42bBlock Operator
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