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 726777 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 726827 epoch_slot_no: 14027 block_no: 726742 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 984 time: 2018-03-11 03:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb1cd0f4daf04a0699478751e05058a46500643b9c7336fc0d76001a31acea93fBlock Operator
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