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 725703 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 725752 epoch_slot_no: 12952 block_no: 725668 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-03-10 21:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf327ef5c851c0b574ed71f9db4068e2386ce21cf2f46e815e7003c90e1d68fbbBlock Operator
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