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 718081 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 718129 epoch_slot_no: 5329 block_no: 718046 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2062 time: 2018-03-09 03:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x68d650114754b56daa32d178241455352161413ea87ea95a22f11d5827b5ba8cBlock Operator
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