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 730663 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 730713 epoch_slot_no: 17913 block_no: 730628 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1915 time: 2018-03-12 01:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb9a18c4e6f5a285a8ce0747d9ab656d90dc28f671cfc3f25d5fc90d218b225f1Block Operator
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