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 721574 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 721623 epoch_slot_no: 8823 block_no: 721539 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2826 time: 2018-03-09 22:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x095c6341367934c18c53810e384fbb27fa90be4417bb888f6b9e7761d65a193eBlock Operator
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