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 725639 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 725688 epoch_slot_no: 12888 block_no: 725604 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1928 time: 2018-03-10 21:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x95ae9537e88322e176f61603403a58172d083fdb3033d2bd437a86486e8b6f00Block Operator
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