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 734562 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 734611 epoch_slot_no: 211 block_no: 734526 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1393 time: 2018-03-12 22:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe77db147dc053e07fecbe0943c549c9968c70c98184f9f37ebb17d4d6455db5eBlock Operator
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