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 727413 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 727463 epoch_slot_no: 14663 block_no: 727378 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1271 time: 2018-03-11 07:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd3384a189b18a98522797814da6f00ace6eb535b5be07859c68c356a0b96da3Block Operator
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