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 718982 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 719030 epoch_slot_no: 6230 block_no: 718947 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3519 time: 2018-03-09 08:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x32dc32615e1d30a64125e548fe54dc1973bf4882d8eff173bc23eb05f11ef689Block Operator
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