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 728220 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 728270 epoch_slot_no: 15470 block_no: 728185 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-03-11 11:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2abe878a983770e5cde620db87d7e4e99045fb13173b9ee006ac1aa07b2d4e7eBlock Operator
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