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 721649 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 721698 epoch_slot_no: 8898 block_no: 721614 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4274 time: 2018-03-09 23:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x607fa01ae308ad14661d50d1b27042cc9c6701102c0287f32741b7b3b5a9bb1dBlock Operator
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