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 724028 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 724077 epoch_slot_no: 11277 block_no: 723993 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1211 time: 2018-03-10 12:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd5f80e11a02edea908d79b9f619e931744f0231bdfe1fb4b80032442488a58dBlock Operator
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