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 734713 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 734762 epoch_slot_no: 362 block_no: 734677 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1382 time: 2018-03-12 23:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c52026c24bd1e86baf644a0c5a9c2abb4cfec8a335cadab96d4229f10eae8bbBlock Operator
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