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 727950 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 728000 epoch_slot_no: 15200 block_no: 727915 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1531 time: 2018-03-11 10:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb4d712a39872e541726c0c2bdc0d02e0aac5d8e724b10176f62489c6edb69a39Block Operator
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