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 722893 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 722942 epoch_slot_no: 10142 block_no: 722858 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1719 time: 2018-03-10 06:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x49ae8a4d87372d3a2a5294c1dd4a06a886f148b2bc5c6192f2d6e0e1d95854a6Block Operator
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