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 723134 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 723183 epoch_slot_no: 10383 block_no: 723099 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1933 time: 2018-03-10 07:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x867c4568cf2d4c6cbd645e57061c5f15aaaa665ac2202a9435d84d9c0871607aBlock Operator
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