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 720191 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 720240 epoch_slot_no: 7440 block_no: 720156 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2018-03-09 15:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeeca8f858cf73375fc3289abc1581f29a7bbaf44853f18ba4dd29274f807ea18Block Operator
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