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 718653 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 718701 epoch_slot_no: 5901 block_no: 718618 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2018-03-09 06:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa8c3f234a40c095c7d57f79cc12e7a1f7992405be32f7e95269f4d9856ef3effBlock Operator
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