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 724910 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 724959 epoch_slot_no: 12159 block_no: 724875 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1354 time: 2018-03-10 17:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc646f0512d82a853f0200c024fe20f2005b1e866b10577551f3117d314ef2ac4Block Operator
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