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 725910 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 725959 epoch_slot_no: 13159 block_no: 725875 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1319 time: 2018-03-10 22:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7f437b4c1bd800c42a15343670ec094ad7c2691315aaed5464ab08251eba0daaBlock Operator
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