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 724037 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 724086 epoch_slot_no: 11286 block_no: 724002 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3006 time: 2018-03-10 12:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x381bc631064cd92415221c70db682f23bb916cac8d893cc52ba43e940177ac2dBlock Operator
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