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 739017 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 739066 epoch_slot_no: 4666 block_no: 738981 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-03-13 23:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa19b52102950aefdf03b6661f82a7f36c372ba9b0460488e5583bc1894a014ebBlock Operator
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