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 734887 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 734936 epoch_slot_no: 536 block_no: 734851 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2018-03-13 00:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x536fe24a769c5830761116afb7c9f188839d449b6fa3cf4b385b96727fe2c2ecBlock Operator
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