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 724214 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 724263 epoch_slot_no: 11463 block_no: 724179 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1732 time: 2018-03-10 13:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0947f92e73016660d0a47f6041676e96a11188dc6c5ea2ac88f687379e7993feBlock Operator
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