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 727620 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 727670 epoch_slot_no: 14870 block_no: 727585 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1323 time: 2018-03-11 08:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x99c45e4b83cdea31101fce6f835ced9ba1241d043f77b2def229a9e76c1821d0Block Operator
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