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 717409 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 717457 epoch_slot_no: 4657 block_no: 717374 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2018-03-08 23:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdedac6843d533b319858abd1b4dfc0d9d49647342d49f188bcfb0018407977e1Block Operator
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