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 717515 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 717563 epoch_slot_no: 4763 block_no: 717480 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2018-03-09 00:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7236dfb751e8fc6e6d06f08a520d36ee35acc6db408bfccaa01d1a7adebc7c18Block Operator
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