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 718277 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 718325 epoch_slot_no: 5525 block_no: 718242 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-03-09 04:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x06fd8a29659851a19e16ff132ded0ff1b3d09c30e0e2c09aa360f228b18605acBlock Operator
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