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 730681 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 730731 epoch_slot_no: 17931 block_no: 730646 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1366 time: 2018-03-12 01:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x42e2104f50091f0a90433d5987ab5e3c6a71f168e9120c48bfa7d1d36919a53bBlock Operator
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