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 730543 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 730593 epoch_slot_no: 17793 block_no: 730508 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1562 time: 2018-03-12 00:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x925e420291dff72a969ecb211186c6c4dfaabca9783e058d121e9e734ce73713Block Operator
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