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 717412 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 717460 epoch_slot_no: 4660 block_no: 717377 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1172 time: 2018-03-08 23:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1df98b9f4e465895381dcd53d1fc0aa15f6462051bac74767ff63323d928b5adBlock Operator
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