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 730633 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 730683 epoch_slot_no: 17883 block_no: 730598 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2252 time: 2018-03-12 01:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdfd62b6c68a106ba3e767f8d620fdabefc36481f6ee4bf4558870f6ecc4d5471Block Operator
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