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 718071 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 718119 epoch_slot_no: 5319 block_no: 718036 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-03-09 03:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x69d01d5adf47383705a3e65ff57fe6dcd9d8dc4e6531d6fc3d8ba5717c2b4a65Block Operator
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