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 730606 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 730656 epoch_slot_no: 17856 block_no: 730571 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1383 time: 2018-03-12 00:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x659bbbd12f6229b56e9417949990066c5dab2acc6b77c19202a55371dead3e7eBlock Operator
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