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 719996 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 720045 epoch_slot_no: 7245 block_no: 719961 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1428 time: 2018-03-09 13:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x974344d1b2e239046ccd11b9de2cd814ba8ac72400d073ca22e84f67e0edb280Block Operator
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