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 717596 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 717644 epoch_slot_no: 4844 block_no: 717561 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2018-03-09 00:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9529a4be08ade2e02a49e9835c7965b45fb85416930dbb76f77341c8d3e0e88bBlock Operator
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