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 739080 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 739129 epoch_slot_no: 4729 block_no: 739044 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1809 time: 2018-03-14 00:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x62cd4f74e7538145e665974e6775f8348f82c4a31d51acecbcf41cf11b3935a2Block Operator
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