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 720653 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 720702 epoch_slot_no: 7902 block_no: 720618 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-03-09 17:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2ca99b504f564cea6264a660e0e36e604a45ac865ab0894d56e222119fcd66f6Block Operator
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