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 733397 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 733447 epoch_slot_no: 20647 block_no: 733362 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-03-12 16:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdee89eee9d5dbaf8fb2c13cbaddc2348b6927a8bb9731ec2e6fb4a17fb4fe7bbBlock Operator
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