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 720498 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 720547 epoch_slot_no: 7747 block_no: 720463 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2041 time: 2018-03-09 16:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7810f726bcb640a1a3e4cb815a7685772dd1c6bdac286d1e837048d99e95e3a5Block Operator
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