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 733218 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 733268 epoch_slot_no: 20468 block_no: 733183 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1358 time: 2018-03-12 15:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3ded0d7f935b125136607121b7b1c3fa6e3844b4b682354ed654e5c2af05024dBlock Operator
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