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 721675 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 721724 epoch_slot_no: 8924 block_no: 721640 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1358 time: 2018-03-09 23:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f264a2edf0a45ad436d145ca2bc36f3aa3a2c2de34e848ea18a12426060a663Block Operator
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