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 717039 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 717087 epoch_slot_no: 4287 block_no: 717004 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1718 time: 2018-03-08 21:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x193c5a8b0c4b25fddad776b6fd749e7b464ece3ca6f2e64bf6716731d57b1e3eBlock Operator
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