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 731314 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 731364 epoch_slot_no: 18564 block_no: 731279 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1201 time: 2018-03-12 04:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7e7043323914ffb6f89249cc28a5834fe3129dc47b384fe62613ca6c1e14a930Block Operator
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