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 739738 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 739787 epoch_slot_no: 5387 block_no: 739702 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1598 time: 2018-03-14 03:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7392acae65b9a55003411a17d6d53433d76167f9be0de0692c824b27aa048972Block Operator
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