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 722894 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 722943 epoch_slot_no: 10143 block_no: 722859 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1818 time: 2018-03-10 06:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2d6c5e2dfa786ccbb3ef68ae8e308e9a246a73f2fc3d620e8dd6769c14bfc2caBlock Operator
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