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 727017 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 727067 epoch_slot_no: 14267 block_no: 726982 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-03-11 05:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x98d32ae53b79425d2cb1c3067a3f6a3b13307180666e61c5ef8217c8f6c17b9eBlock Operator
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