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 718109 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 718157 epoch_slot_no: 5357 block_no: 718074 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2787 time: 2018-03-09 03:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x00c9786584616d82b7fbea5db1b6bd61631dd0a0f8e979e4fba44815986b7daaBlock Operator
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