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 730214 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 730264 epoch_slot_no: 17464 block_no: 730179 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1205 time: 2018-03-11 22:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x472b5596b4cea0d24706d7c0e632f462397787f25c532711da9ee809c9b1832aBlock Operator
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