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 719480 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 719528 epoch_slot_no: 6728 block_no: 719445 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2607 time: 2018-03-09 11:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9543759b94d6a91fc2a414016d27f0d2ac35a2b5f67459c8d390052bcdddfe0eBlock Operator
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