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 728293 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 728343 epoch_slot_no: 15543 block_no: 728258 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1346 time: 2018-03-11 12:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x077d7d624a16c279b3d3e0b3e1e12f9c4df8fd7385f3437e9876197e4710fb7cBlock Operator
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