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 722910 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 722959 epoch_slot_no: 10159 block_no: 722875 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2432 time: 2018-03-10 06:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e4b992a085150c0a34a92ff96d0b8af2b5d5141e52217d1b22206b98121f49eBlock Operator
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