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 722153 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 722202 epoch_slot_no: 9402 block_no: 722118 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1358 time: 2018-03-10 01:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa42edaab19545e7b80c56d48e38fb5c52ea01f03f221a56fed0dbbaa242ac071Block Operator
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