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 718093 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 718141 epoch_slot_no: 5341 block_no: 718058 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1886 time: 2018-03-09 03:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x327cc3dcd9ade6705815d3be6a12d5d6b8d5fc45691e225ad39274dcf33dc443Block Operator
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