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 717421 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 717469 epoch_slot_no: 4669 block_no: 717386 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1512 time: 2018-03-08 23:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9d48108cebf3d9883e12329aaee5e8089994e1273a27ed284745cfee9be06310Block Operator
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