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 733888 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 733938 epoch_slot_no: 21138 block_no: 733853 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-03-12 19:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x53e7d4711ac74a326d981c9e84796367087d056244b0397a50c8c6a07565c36aBlock Operator
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