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 727114 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 727164 epoch_slot_no: 14364 block_no: 727079 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2018-03-11 05:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd188ba03203d4968eb9fa1d9e33f0544e4500fb594e9d8f0951b6860717522cBlock Operator
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