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 734321 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 734371 epoch_slot_no: 21571 block_no: 734286 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1752 time: 2018-03-12 21:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9caeb2a9a41e8eb09e8dc466b080a1278c1ccdf8a9bc0db1f0fa608a3cab7e45Block Operator
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