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 725729 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 725778 epoch_slot_no: 12978 block_no: 725694 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 985 time: 2018-03-10 21:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x92878b10cc256065ccfacb542e481e8abb972251ed6791b12edef0391c4cd6eaBlock Operator
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