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 731067 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 731117 epoch_slot_no: 18317 block_no: 731032 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1383 time: 2018-03-12 03:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf890234fe88a558ecb5bbf6f06e484e1b9867aacfdbd6007fc8217868cc7b51cBlock Operator
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