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 739437 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 739486 epoch_slot_no: 5086 block_no: 739401 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2800 time: 2018-03-14 02:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcb95eef1144a5236730ccf4f5dd0513898fd7d95712a3846d8759b7c44b1eb1dBlock Operator
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