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 727269 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 727319 epoch_slot_no: 14519 block_no: 727234 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-03-11 06:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf9ecde0d20a8d42b8ceac94765ff2a007404dc0352075cf52232d5fcadfa66a1Block Operator
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