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 728473 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 728523 epoch_slot_no: 15723 block_no: 728438 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2065 time: 2018-03-11 13:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x02040953243b5bec275bbba2e232f30d887a49830be4ec0faf4ea10f9f5246f6Block Operator
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