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 724299 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 724348 epoch_slot_no: 11548 block_no: 724264 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2465 time: 2018-03-10 13:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x206bd4e94859ae8689a8a9a4f8279d6537493a8f903087612086e2bf92f8ed8eBlock Operator
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