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 728923 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 728973 epoch_slot_no: 16173 block_no: 728888 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1708 time: 2018-03-11 15:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x18d31cb615504fa8236c1fe798a8c653cc3c8ab316ca78e49737e8d7f697554bBlock Operator
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