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 721354 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 721403 epoch_slot_no: 8603 block_no: 721319 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1705 time: 2018-03-09 21:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x21bda3074515b6e943a2f18c84ceab370c703f2495a41b2d10d0f93dce22e431Block Operator
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