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 724451 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 724500 epoch_slot_no: 11700 block_no: 724416 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2613 time: 2018-03-10 14:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x247685016cd293973bb2839cb37027939847a5ca3008e851f3d494dff9cef731Block Operator
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