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 720570 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 720619 epoch_slot_no: 7819 block_no: 720535 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1975 time: 2018-03-09 17:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x58f2c0b0b3e598b2354b4890383686a7931d4d241db591830cd7ea7af1d9e896Block Operator
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