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 730600 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 730650 epoch_slot_no: 17850 block_no: 730565 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1276 time: 2018-03-12 00:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcacc731cd7798d0b8d3b76cfa6f5291d6a3e3eb507256169cf52c883f5157f0fBlock Operator
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