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 726374 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 726424 epoch_slot_no: 13624 block_no: 726339 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 989 time: 2018-03-11 01:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb29988e1957797864ed590503330952e404897aa9557b1c0c1f338381c0c9fe3Block Operator
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