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 730988 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 731038 epoch_slot_no: 18238 block_no: 730953 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1116 time: 2018-03-12 03:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xca292919fa12a97efc2e8d79632f082805cfa4fae5762b6b8c3da3746b6e9a23Block Operator
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