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 718579 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 718627 epoch_slot_no: 5827 block_no: 718544 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-03-09 06:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x44464b8a5410351d59bdd8072a70b36d64b0188025377cb2738d77f015198532Block Operator
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