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 731254 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 731304 epoch_slot_no: 18504 block_no: 731219 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1383 time: 2018-03-12 04:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdbdcf0026af22ef1cd54e89adb40fe52a836d6858978c3d4e646c2e968804c0aBlock Operator
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