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 723029 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 723078 epoch_slot_no: 10278 block_no: 722994 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1205 time: 2018-03-10 06:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x33656c03dd9782eede92bc7c2d28f8d44460fa3f622db8a83ea32262c834604cBlock Operator
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