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 720899 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 720948 epoch_slot_no: 8148 block_no: 720864 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 985 time: 2018-03-09 19:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8e33b1ea27effa4bf0c71df0d34e8f3094520968799822c5ff07a6283cfe004dBlock Operator
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