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 728528 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 728578 epoch_slot_no: 15778 block_no: 728493 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2018-03-11 13:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0983e6ff50f6d01d87bceeb102e5c85e0412f9b0db4e060d2725e0ef8cac2669Block Operator
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