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 733442 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 733492 epoch_slot_no: 20692 block_no: 733407 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-03-12 16:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x97bb7dae7473db2ff98cc4c5892538a8ff350797ad993239ce7f47b26c7afcc4Block Operator
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