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 718612 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 718660 epoch_slot_no: 5860 block_no: 718577 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2070 time: 2018-03-09 06:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6f487fbf95cc34a9823eeb8262dad06cbbee4541e6eb15bb514435f2f1e954dcBlock Operator
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