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 733196 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 733246 epoch_slot_no: 20446 block_no: 733161 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-03-12 15:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3daa044d15582ac32b2f3804d06a3aeecae865a2c23d43322e66149739abe2d5Block Operator
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