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 721773 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 721822 epoch_slot_no: 9022 block_no: 721738 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1744 time: 2018-03-09 23:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa3317b76457bc0dd02dc83da8202de06050c11b62d9fd3d2bba0edeb8036e251Block Operator
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