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 721754 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 721803 epoch_slot_no: 9003 block_no: 721719 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2384 time: 2018-03-09 23:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8c863a6240e243588a02ce6df25d3a7e105abae37062241bc794b251a7f77829Block Operator
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