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 731233 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 731283 epoch_slot_no: 18483 block_no: 731198 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1272 time: 2018-03-12 04:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x51b073caf13e55dac55c4e3fc1bcbc828d972f47531ad0c0c5ac2251249a3eafBlock Operator
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