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 722991 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 723040 epoch_slot_no: 10240 block_no: 722956 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1715 time: 2018-03-10 06:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc4d70861876c962449eafb57ed7acfd86b92b31195267ab28782902294e8242cBlock Operator
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