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 728318 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 728368 epoch_slot_no: 15568 block_no: 728283 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1787 time: 2018-03-11 12:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3e6d8be81f988c66bef36a38a162b36c5f6bf08209c268d9a8c563fac57bd639Block Operator
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