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 728435 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 728485 epoch_slot_no: 15685 block_no: 728400 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-03-11 12:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6ec5cd7857cb894cb97d1f292a8ac47059bd23dd2df5ccecf53c13a4ed6060e2Block Operator
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