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 739690 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 739739 epoch_slot_no: 5339 block_no: 739654 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1155 time: 2018-03-14 03:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf7783f29a92c6d5db6eb851534ca05ab76889e4b5af20e83f0f48d0a4081f302Block Operator
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