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 720964 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 721013 epoch_slot_no: 8213 block_no: 720929 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1349 time: 2018-03-09 19:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1560a382effbfd716aedfb4d99b5e0d48211a0210a4689399589683d0635ead5Block Operator
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