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 732418 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 732468 epoch_slot_no: 19668 block_no: 732383 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1383 time: 2018-03-12 11:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf4cbc9bfabdc6493a7c6b17fe4d80e297f97da6b3ccf7c7189417369e8f3cc2fBlock Operator
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