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 730550 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 730600 epoch_slot_no: 17800 block_no: 730515 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1358 time: 2018-03-12 00:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd338b968980a5332b9d4e00f488c4762375ed3de2a9dfac3e073f67e5cddb9e3Block Operator
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