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 717945 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 717993 epoch_slot_no: 5193 block_no: 717910 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2064 time: 2018-03-09 02:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x491a1d65292ea9c2a0ed23c75a321d8ca0dcbd10104e8221cb11723967bf5c18Block Operator
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