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 726400 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 726450 epoch_slot_no: 13650 block_no: 726365 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1262 time: 2018-03-11 01:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf2eb304996bcaace15cc21bbfae59f43f0d200e17c0eb6fbae6890d0757f1babBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: