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 739285 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 739334 epoch_slot_no: 4934 block_no: 739249 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1159 time: 2018-03-14 01:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x970e633384b61ab91f93cb17a59b8ea05cd97e299d0dda79160c6ac1a6be7231Block Operator
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