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 729508 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 729558 epoch_slot_no: 16758 block_no: 729473 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1521 time: 2018-03-11 18:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xffb6165d2de234f892441d1fa78392a67392b67a322ca3d570d249c88ec1fb92Block Operator
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