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 730552 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 730602 epoch_slot_no: 17802 block_no: 730517 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1207 time: 2018-03-12 00:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcf12d468a4df9e0859374c92cdc191cdb9d5eb587e0448ab0d6d4a23d1896d89Block Operator
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