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 717345 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 717393 epoch_slot_no: 4593 block_no: 717310 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1887 time: 2018-03-08 23:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9b150ebebc6396c356487a1f91c57b3b6bfdc507c32904f08e6dfb975d0ad469Block Operator
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