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 719643 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 719691 epoch_slot_no: 6891 block_no: 719608 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1319 time: 2018-03-09 12:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x835e27b56eb0e1ab0255bcfa20f82428c1ebaa2f40cc8cb97ec434cfb2a2bc13Block Operator
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