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 724127 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 724176 epoch_slot_no: 11376 block_no: 724092 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1709 time: 2018-03-10 12:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x072308ac541d5f8a0a34026ee022827b57e287ca66bea264bd08a72c9a7dc8b0Block Operator
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