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 739463 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 739512 epoch_slot_no: 5112 block_no: 739427 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1627 time: 2018-03-14 02:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5c3e58e4a995fd58f512a3cf2682806a80196639a9aef101796faf7762f7ef78Block Operator
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