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 717860 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 717908 epoch_slot_no: 5108 block_no: 717825 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2018-03-09 02:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7ead220039dd2722fa2f677c0925d9b374e4b261667a325524bb4e82ed7b3bd1Block Operator
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