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 724434 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 724483 epoch_slot_no: 11683 block_no: 724399 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1558 time: 2018-03-10 14:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x864e7f2661f2d665ea55a7eae1fe6aff47b3520555df9d1b0f36ec0a4d6680afBlock Operator
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