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 717524 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 717572 epoch_slot_no: 4772 block_no: 717489 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2045 time: 2018-03-09 00:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5171a33e341704d418b53a16236ec50d9e30c66521578a11f9d68a414a37d96eBlock Operator
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