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 723614 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 723663 epoch_slot_no: 10863 block_no: 723579 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1020 time: 2018-03-10 10:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbb5396f1ac0032165d5ce1d1be2c53e8494984b22bdc1c28311b9bc1c418dfebBlock Operator
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