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 725862 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 725911 epoch_slot_no: 13111 block_no: 725827 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1077 time: 2018-03-10 22:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x96e4268cc83da7ce00c1bce5fe00bc95dc03c5aa6733b7c7a703e9149f11e5c8Block Operator
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