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 727948 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 727998 epoch_slot_no: 15198 block_no: 727913 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2707 time: 2018-03-11 10:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdf8b99fbc9e554f6da3f17d742ef186b8682de3d1f7f894a4b53ea356f4574e9Block Operator
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