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 727491 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 727541 epoch_slot_no: 14741 block_no: 727456 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1606 time: 2018-03-11 07:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc5be93da28a2c766b16a0be21431b9abbb8df41647851beef70d892e2b9c9fb4Block Operator
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