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 733591 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 733641 epoch_slot_no: 20841 block_no: 733556 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1362 time: 2018-03-12 17:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa2a674d7a979fc54b2f99be8534abb51d707deb0edb3320bc6fc2ed064e84878Block Operator
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