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 730203 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 730253 epoch_slot_no: 17453 block_no: 730168 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1547 time: 2018-03-11 22:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1277123be6fb20ab80d8d66f7535193a5cf679d455b5f43f177f1e7483e9ccbBlock Operator
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