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 732731 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 732781 epoch_slot_no: 19981 block_no: 732696 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-03-12 12:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7706dc58f656d46f97a8ae961a1d1edc4cab5de1c8337c05d3b76f99f318a3f4Block Operator
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