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 723931 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 723980 epoch_slot_no: 11180 block_no: 723896 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1272 time: 2018-03-10 11:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9ab3c74fe16b35f6e9a80d762de8c5902df3017a78d39bdf95b2dd0f05280149Block Operator
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