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 718872 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 718920 epoch_slot_no: 6120 block_no: 718837 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1709 time: 2018-03-09 07:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x16d8f5ed4ccfb8301829aa4918c7cd6ff3f810284344ef93e2a3f388ed41480eBlock Operator
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