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 729688 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 729738 epoch_slot_no: 16938 block_no: 729653 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1960 time: 2018-03-11 19:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb074bad367319fd30fd387c1b720cad7d8126d0bd91fa9b1c137138abd6a7e2fBlock Operator
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