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 718824 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 718872 epoch_slot_no: 6072 block_no: 718789 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2018-03-09 07:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6f58358439800be8f8e55f3d8ef71f7e4e1e55b02033d06fbde051a92d3b6917Block Operator
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