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 727883 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 727933 epoch_slot_no: 15133 block_no: 727848 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1705 time: 2018-03-11 09:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbeeb18f03a3878e1efbd8732da19cbad695f6d1cbe805884cdca76612df6befbBlock Operator
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