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 723521 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 723570 epoch_slot_no: 10770 block_no: 723486 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1555 time: 2018-03-10 09:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfdb39998547bb473b1b07e3a7fc9c433824b032abc50d99409ddfa5132c790e3Block Operator
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