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 726367 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 726417 epoch_slot_no: 13617 block_no: 726332 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-03-11 01:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x08ba969a59b5b98e27b4d6b9afb54c7b9b7ce30fda32be3a02d0d025da62f599Block Operator
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