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 717400 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 717448 epoch_slot_no: 4648 block_no: 717365 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2070 time: 2018-03-08 23:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x164a579368e37fcff1eb62a3e549bd0d35d2b1c737ddb4cd35bdc461b8622b89Block Operator
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