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 739844 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 739893 epoch_slot_no: 5493 block_no: 739808 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2068 time: 2018-03-14 04:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf8b58cb1967ab222b83ee958e1896bc5a6b7e68221b50ea80bf4ea8e1e3461c5Block Operator
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