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 723864 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 723913 epoch_slot_no: 11113 block_no: 723829 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1354 time: 2018-03-10 11:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdaa22aecb71cde520798a4d626711483bd9e1789b4bc5d86183d565f8bd1feeaBlock Operator
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