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 739046 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 739095 epoch_slot_no: 4695 block_no: 739010 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2018-03-13 23:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x16bc44d4fbd0ea053e0aaf0a6a0e64992957145f0d957543b3b623d3a0600b42Block Operator
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