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 720119 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 720168 epoch_slot_no: 7368 block_no: 720084 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2934 time: 2018-03-09 14:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xafb427f45d4a90444b1b80de30d0937fcbdf9480b665a19c2adf9bdd09d76251Block Operator
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