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 729331 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 729381 epoch_slot_no: 16581 block_no: 729296 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1323 time: 2018-03-11 17:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1234b723fd5450313d462f86dbd6870c79092fc261fdfd730e81e5b2f8fad355Block Operator
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