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 733788 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 733838 epoch_slot_no: 21038 block_no: 733753 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1276 time: 2018-03-12 18:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb563bc305f3629ff39bf6ee9b7996cd2ee2a0fdbd0ff6d75b5f45cee8efbb24fBlock Operator
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