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 727163 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 727213 epoch_slot_no: 14413 block_no: 727128 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2018-03-11 05:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb3c99133749829d19fc8428d8e6e15cfa9e22c2658e5429d2958eab20d1d32b4Block Operator
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