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 717386 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 717434 epoch_slot_no: 4634 block_no: 717351 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1327 time: 2018-03-08 23:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3ec0c38cc471707e1953af29578943f59dc89b2c941146ec75cd347502bb8122Block Operator
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