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 716984 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 717032 epoch_slot_no: 4232 block_no: 716949 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1357 time: 2018-03-08 21:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1f3ec82d4302c521633f0ccf2245c493dfda35e99938a93c68593ebd25483bcBlock Operator
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