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 729607 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 729657 epoch_slot_no: 16857 block_no: 729572 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1529 time: 2018-03-11 19:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xba151933ff01340832cbd826953675c2b4f5790f510eaa0d6f2123e60f2298e9Block Operator
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