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 734659 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 734708 epoch_slot_no: 308 block_no: 734623 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1193 time: 2018-03-12 23:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x830c57775824a0a1d850d29369e104b55a0ccdad69fa201195336c9f335dc1e2Block Operator
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