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 731069 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 731119 epoch_slot_no: 18319 block_no: 731034 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2612 time: 2018-03-12 03:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbacf767863f2a6e1c0f0f079f09c6c2057ca0d2db9d9f058944b3a58f95825c4Block Operator
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