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 726098 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 726147 epoch_slot_no: 13347 block_no: 726063 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1530 time: 2018-03-10 23:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x61496bfebec7db3f69faf294eb4bbfbd7102604767d65285f8d60fa3072e5a8aBlock Operator
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