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 718473 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 718521 epoch_slot_no: 5721 block_no: 718438 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2018-03-09 05:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7bb83848986acc8980076bf4e8b9bc9a6e590a1e130b35206053b653925e16efBlock Operator
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