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 717870 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 717918 epoch_slot_no: 5118 block_no: 717835 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1619 time: 2018-03-09 02:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc8ca51a183f1e7b16fab0c3a3ac089c446434094c78467b6e95df3571f024e5aBlock Operator
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