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 719676 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 719724 epoch_slot_no: 6924 block_no: 719641 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1684 time: 2018-03-09 12:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x27023a0e9743716dbfd5d03f420bf2dd854f85b449b58a77cef5b56c971fe61dBlock Operator
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