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 730649 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 730699 epoch_slot_no: 17899 block_no: 730614 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1730 time: 2018-03-12 01:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb6a35b55e8562f52552860898353a592e1aecd7b5708c7e0b74fc0e85e8e58deBlock Operator
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