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 720708 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 720757 epoch_slot_no: 7957 block_no: 720673 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1523 time: 2018-03-09 17:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd7491dcb013aaa47fe5f482fa0cc222f2c1de6c96aff65e8ab0415501b1f815Block Operator
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