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 723742 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 723791 epoch_slot_no: 10991 block_no: 723707 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2473 time: 2018-03-10 10:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c8555f11141a0a54f7e04a846e04a0d5ca8235865b2d00c1c4a249a8eea5b74Block Operator
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