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 720655 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 720704 epoch_slot_no: 7904 block_no: 720620 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1327 time: 2018-03-09 17:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa383b7e44733b7ca6b62e07e0a086f1d05e5096976e11d11cf8e51eed54e461cBlock Operator
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