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 719868 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 719917 epoch_slot_no: 7117 block_no: 719833 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1523 time: 2018-03-09 13:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x689fed5b5ce662dae295c5189a0ff0fdc1ce5775c48b9316d54b7b1ffa091374Block Operator
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