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 727873 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 727923 epoch_slot_no: 15123 block_no: 727838 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1705 time: 2018-03-11 09:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xffdbc47887b7eb3ae7441d13110347cc765439c3ca8071075ab725f4f2f010aaBlock Operator
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