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 727993 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 728043 epoch_slot_no: 15243 block_no: 727958 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 11656 time: 2018-03-11 10:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4dd25dc059e35f6b847e61acc8c6eb03396e30fafc4ad3c64c598951557f2135Block Operator
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