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 721710 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 721759 epoch_slot_no: 8959 block_no: 721675 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1377 time: 2018-03-09 23:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xea5a48f5d011275abd05dff84a3e6b0c54159764da25b5e5a9eb1af264c17ee6Block Operator
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