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 720638 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 720687 epoch_slot_no: 7887 block_no: 720603 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1323 time: 2018-03-09 17:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb3daae80dcf66494c1d9e24cc5098ccbfc9db9b16fa91fce9b82ee6e7ab7a0ccBlock Operator
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