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 726546 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 726596 epoch_slot_no: 13796 block_no: 726511 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2018-03-11 02:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x572f6992de0dbbc55176713fc34b5d9a1c6546b65dc6b9640b4b78b2a5700949Block Operator
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