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 725447 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 725496 epoch_slot_no: 12696 block_no: 725412 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1108 time: 2018-03-10 20:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x22cf82e963edbb2be118594bcc21146cf5ed80618b6d87aa9e513c1613d7622bBlock Operator
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