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 724483 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 724532 epoch_slot_no: 11732 block_no: 724448 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-03-10 14:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6812614df1101ef3d31292c6e9cfc00545e047fe47bded92b5a04f9e1e4af0a6Block Operator
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