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 727023 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 727073 epoch_slot_no: 14273 block_no: 726988 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-03-11 05:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc8c27357c4dd67590d982c2cb2a52bc0910499b60f489ef4cba4a4d25384e7b7Block Operator
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