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 732613 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 732663 epoch_slot_no: 19863 block_no: 732578 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-03-12 12:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd042e78273418b08c00c45b1e9d90ddc1c09f83b38fb73d8e6662230785b0b6fBlock Operator
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