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 717921 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 717969 epoch_slot_no: 5169 block_no: 717886 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-03-09 02:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb55c1bf4728474fad4de9bba18fb0f9db779e8a31721aa26d1fd8770ee4411aeBlock Operator
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