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 727000 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 727050 epoch_slot_no: 14250 block_no: 726965 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1172 time: 2018-03-11 04:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf67199cc6c6bbb97cdffc3614e5c54b24b48124054bd8ea14aee58b8b8fb4329Block Operator
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