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 739838 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 739887 epoch_slot_no: 5487 block_no: 739802 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1598 time: 2018-03-14 04:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x46a7a2bc46f8d651c1172d9d4300f053397b1e1ed4b35f58674eed96b2211f0fBlock Operator
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