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 717060 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 717108 epoch_slot_no: 4308 block_no: 717025 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1844 time: 2018-03-08 21:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x62da679b5f6a0999829d1dfa5045ef9be29b26c3548de49c999bd6e1621a332dBlock Operator
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