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 734685 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 734734 epoch_slot_no: 334 block_no: 734649 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2018-03-12 23:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf523c4c6902893dd66f3f3988c8048b5ee846a72bcd901e34071d3bd799fb0b0Block Operator
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