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 718166 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 718214 epoch_slot_no: 5414 block_no: 718131 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-03-09 03:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x688b7c22f3307ab60c16467de27657d555109ee196dd5725d9bd2dda6c0e5873Block Operator
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