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 726688 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 726738 epoch_slot_no: 13938 block_no: 726653 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 989 time: 2018-03-11 03:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfbef39780c3858cc3e6661dac59101eac84b0d9f3b43124ded3bf064213982dcBlock Operator
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