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 719984 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 720033 epoch_slot_no: 7233 block_no: 719949 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1884 time: 2018-03-09 13:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x04210e96d224c25e1d938ba02c750b4b4cb4efb8ffa2b66036e623bd66a2a263Block Operator
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