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 723480 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 723529 epoch_slot_no: 10729 block_no: 723445 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1381 time: 2018-03-10 09:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x31755ad4f6f4bdead3c06cb1960ca86d025b38162a585047696e9fbea9370ee4Block Operator
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