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 733989 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 734039 epoch_slot_no: 21239 block_no: 733954 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1358 time: 2018-03-12 19:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x313818423e3ca76b6e4d237a0ef5d015861f9cd372d39a0e1633aecded355e43Block Operator
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