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 729201 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 729251 epoch_slot_no: 16451 block_no: 729166 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-03-11 17:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdf7ee054e5db242f74aa498ab4500ff4959765942f445238bd2e4e46afb51e66Block Operator
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