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 720053 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 720102 epoch_slot_no: 7302 block_no: 720018 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1713 time: 2018-03-09 14:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x479cd0c975d1112d299ecd4dc104ba1ac316e6ef0f1d1717eed31071827bc057Block Operator
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