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 717417 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 717465 epoch_slot_no: 4665 block_no: 717382 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-03-08 23:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x46d7eafa553347bbb952ae6f297ac84885b4ad4e5f76dc5c251b68e666f9fe8fBlock Operator
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