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 718290 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 718338 epoch_slot_no: 5538 block_no: 718255 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2072 time: 2018-03-09 04:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc9a2af68d12d413c4640287727f10b09c843439f1121c75d1273f8e6dbd895e7Block Operator
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