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 723373 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 723422 epoch_slot_no: 10622 block_no: 723338 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2266 time: 2018-03-10 08:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb04c0ef87c8e3aec5bcfccc74b6ff6fca4ce9b806e843224346b9d2a23c8b4e4Block Operator
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