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 721409 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 721458 epoch_slot_no: 8658 block_no: 721374 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1376 time: 2018-03-09 21:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x536b0bd3bc1b0e83845d5ddc4ca7db77a25aa04f7b1abf4d3f75f039b9b46c4eBlock Operator
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