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 719684 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 719732 epoch_slot_no: 6932 block_no: 719649 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2074 time: 2018-03-09 12:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x523d6ac66d6cf48d7286f2379d7d8e38b4e307d3c750b260374a7b0dc26da2b8Block Operator
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