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 727120 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 727170 epoch_slot_no: 14370 block_no: 727085 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1598 time: 2018-03-11 05:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbc3eb7c980aeeb6034c8e90297908bce2676c72808e6b78bf9a89368fe4d7e6bBlock Operator
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