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 721590 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 721639 epoch_slot_no: 8839 block_no: 721555 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1381 time: 2018-03-09 22:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1b54366993350baf740508d37617b3bbb1a3fc00d3c9a5e1edf706379e74bddaBlock Operator
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