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 730947 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 730997 epoch_slot_no: 18197 block_no: 730912 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-03-12 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x351ae8fb3a4c4d09e95b6129cd2a8eee3b84396dc03da27f48946b0bd84373aaBlock Operator
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