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 728818 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 728868 epoch_slot_no: 16068 block_no: 728783 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2611 time: 2018-03-11 15:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x638d8034f8d9f17c747dae91c77d1e187a4167b0296420637d4739d1be69d901Block Operator
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