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 734072 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 734122 epoch_slot_no: 21322 block_no: 734037 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-03-12 20:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbe8d667eebfc0f0b8f5ddf930b7d6b7e91062f600d2dff42212db61dda19218bBlock Operator
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