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 723980 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 724029 epoch_slot_no: 11229 block_no: 723945 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1753 time: 2018-03-10 12:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xed5f1afdbf77c3ca3fd9e24be3635e2fa013fb4035ca4059d88580a47ed200b1Block Operator
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