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 719977 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 720026 epoch_slot_no: 7226 block_no: 719942 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1512 time: 2018-03-09 13:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa8f02f9832e0f606f7a1a7c70b558cb5cbb542de6cf0eabdd36b2f09dc0037abBlock Operator
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