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 723996 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 724045 epoch_slot_no: 11245 block_no: 723961 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-03-10 12:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7d946ab194e41eda6163cbc5253345a676cf735b6ad296e1e92d57ed71722119Block Operator
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