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 716891 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 716939 epoch_slot_no: 4139 block_no: 716856 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2018-03-08 20:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3b5e8f5b3a60fdf61cb1d6adc778288140f463a7864e04c39b1d9411c9c675a5Block Operator
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