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 728908 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 728958 epoch_slot_no: 16158 block_no: 728873 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3069 time: 2018-03-11 15:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f8b59f7556629f6a8abc1fae61fba5b61338ecb946bebd7b143f7de2ff1a218Block Operator
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