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 731504 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 731554 epoch_slot_no: 18754 block_no: 731469 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 944 time: 2018-03-12 05:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x635c11f997e50780a9c78c5955b934b988d4dc579ac5587d07590cfb18539d9fBlock Operator
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