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 721270 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 721319 epoch_slot_no: 8519 block_no: 721235 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-03-09 21:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9692fa069dc5d9d6f05c4a2f545e326d1a0e512f8f914499cf3ed514c0e3edaeBlock Operator
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