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 721884 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 721933 epoch_slot_no: 9133 block_no: 721849 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1482 time: 2018-03-10 00:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a18246f6da39aad863203ba0083bb4b6a6d07431063e96a9fe35fc73596060aBlock Operator
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