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 739052 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 739101 epoch_slot_no: 4701 block_no: 739016 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2789 time: 2018-03-13 23:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6a545855d56595eb54243c69515a7dadac49388a3d3d91660522657e05306886Block Operator
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