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 721742 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 721791 epoch_slot_no: 8991 block_no: 721707 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2084 time: 2018-03-09 23:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2e81f9ec7e4c696e45a8873c688116580f3225ea188d98e5b3e14632809f8ca2Block Operator
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