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 720824 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 720873 epoch_slot_no: 8073 block_no: 720789 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1319 time: 2018-03-09 18:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x19db235ceaff796989ba8c0ded74909aa4667d2fdfbfc9b4c8d4a8ce55ab9663Block Operator
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