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 721812 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 721861 epoch_slot_no: 9061 block_no: 721777 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1354 time: 2018-03-10 00:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc0b33c1b79b39e44885d933d2696a77bac86771366e40a9211f387d10c6ddb70Block Operator
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