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 724169 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 724218 epoch_slot_no: 11418 block_no: 724134 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1297 time: 2018-03-10 13:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf9fc3268c9f777f2fc76867cae763fa8941a8fbad31f22670555aba08da21960Block Operator
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