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 739560 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 739609 epoch_slot_no: 5209 block_no: 739524 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1271 time: 2018-03-14 02:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa4684fbfb7a02a2b58966fbf2fda1b2a951ec176df12f4371652df257af960a6Block Operator
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