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 732693 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 732743 epoch_slot_no: 19943 block_no: 732658 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1380 time: 2018-03-12 12:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0f33c46f64e61afac9706a6c7101daaf5f0d8f78272bd2755470748139fd0071Block Operator
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