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 720453 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 720502 epoch_slot_no: 7702 block_no: 720418 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1356 time: 2018-03-09 16:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8797c2e9643c269eb5b043410ebd1e0892c72c60f69f150028e59369eb4f17acBlock Operator
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