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 717908 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 717956 epoch_slot_no: 5156 block_no: 717873 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1676 time: 2018-03-09 02:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe4de17e667f102968311039236e9b956e7713908c1253367ee9870fdd374279cBlock Operator
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