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 723411 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 723460 epoch_slot_no: 10660 block_no: 723376 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2018-03-10 08:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6a81aca322021998480f7b4e243242e1bf9a0dc4a19bcba02ca1e777e1b3792fBlock Operator
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