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 734575 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 734624 epoch_slot_no: 224 block_no: 734539 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1389 time: 2018-03-12 22:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe671ac7b5c92eb850393c0b11a8a46da1060882efe798778b54b3dfc1295b072Block Operator
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