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 739205 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 739254 epoch_slot_no: 4854 block_no: 739169 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1159 time: 2018-03-14 00:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeafcacffc2149d750e7247f3db0535568a63e5ce19e8a2e04464831f6a88ff5aBlock Operator
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