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 727911 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 727961 epoch_slot_no: 15161 block_no: 727876 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2045 time: 2018-03-11 09:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x77673e367ccfac4adff46339a28548cfdfc391e23b070455e298d8be7e9c0db6Block Operator
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