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 730018 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 730068 epoch_slot_no: 17268 block_no: 729983 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 989 time: 2018-03-11 21:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc47afb97f570d7e0914d5c79d190db354aa216b5b00214d67dd2c65e974c42bfBlock Operator
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