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 739240 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 739289 epoch_slot_no: 4889 block_no: 739204 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1705 time: 2018-03-14 00:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9f2d8d4af9f3fc603513479bae8d7c32fa3ea4f87eb181750211bb657611742eBlock Operator
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