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 719749 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 719797 epoch_slot_no: 6997 block_no: 719714 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1713 time: 2018-03-09 12:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x529df44f8bea89adb07f6e5edebb6ac0a65ec3886217d4faa537138aeace7f35Block Operator
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