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 722354 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 722403 epoch_slot_no: 9603 block_no: 722319 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1125 time: 2018-03-10 03:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1e0812a5b95ddffcfc5653eb057e9f3718f6e4335cd80eef13f9bdf60bf6a99dBlock Operator
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