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 717179 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 717227 epoch_slot_no: 4427 block_no: 717144 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2018-03-08 22:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x131ce64b15005754d8a7d18a6858723b96f84dd89a97d29d66b510ef4c69e3e5Block Operator
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