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 739832 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 739881 epoch_slot_no: 5481 block_no: 739796 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1351 time: 2018-03-14 04:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5c28b0e11e469f1c92d1a5ac0254696b90e30c1e3eb34b2710c9224f110ea2fcBlock Operator
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