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 723989 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 724038 epoch_slot_no: 11238 block_no: 723954 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1567 time: 2018-03-10 12:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbdebf2b348227ccf63587dac229cd8bd02de1e7060f2713ac1457e21b111cd9fBlock Operator
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