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 726872 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 726922 epoch_slot_no: 14122 block_no: 726837 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-03-11 04:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1288d83baae5c1dd4ea937810213b13e0177d7c9b0a70ee1adf26a1dbbfe73eaBlock Operator
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