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 717138 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 717186 epoch_slot_no: 4386 block_no: 717103 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 984 time: 2018-03-08 22:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8c3f4d5dc9786a736bb61337e157e7a201a46542af0f56d9ed3ecf4cb7012fb5Block Operator
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