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 721055 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 721104 epoch_slot_no: 8304 block_no: 721020 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1529 time: 2018-03-09 19:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1085928f73a69a0621c0d7ab62bed202b3928ed160752a61d1262ab3c6f1f541Block Operator
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