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 734115 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 734165 epoch_slot_no: 21365 block_no: 734080 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1569 time: 2018-03-12 20:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdfb5ee3a80eaf6dd9b4817c0616cd5ab19f9a54a4441608d63b7f65eeede7fb0Block Operator
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