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 729643 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 729693 epoch_slot_no: 16893 block_no: 729608 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-03-11 19:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6bd84183b0598555ec748f7f158167772ca6bbb26377dc60fdcd459d7973d769Block Operator
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