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 721740 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 721789 epoch_slot_no: 8989 block_no: 721705 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3911 time: 2018-03-09 23:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3a635cf7ba30974ec4e999fdd5d9bf2a5e8f078d284a5b62217959aa125f7d6dBlock Operator
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