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 725829 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 725878 epoch_slot_no: 13078 block_no: 725794 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1327 time: 2018-03-10 22:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1b9ae5e8ae2c4bbbefc17c2b95426a912388e5f32376ff0a82ec03101425ad0aBlock Operator
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