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 717793 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 717841 epoch_slot_no: 5041 block_no: 717758 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1533 time: 2018-03-09 01:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd40458bc87ba3b8c187d0e8638ea3e6e56989d5baacbcd07e07f023a7c8f85e7Block Operator
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