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 724558 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 724607 epoch_slot_no: 11807 block_no: 724523 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1923 time: 2018-03-10 15:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc643c003cde1dc34f04d38ac9584daf435bd1e2fb01373fdc10ce19b74733b91Block Operator
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