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 721408 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 721457 epoch_slot_no: 8657 block_no: 721373 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-03-09 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7289b0987e78159fefb62a67b8cc03fc7cda5c9d346567e9e8986ef18d6b0251Block Operator
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