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 729904 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 729954 epoch_slot_no: 17154 block_no: 729869 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1319 time: 2018-03-11 21:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1c20762ce994d129fce639f43a6b117d8616b14afb9434fa0bc5fe2aaced5154Block Operator
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