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 739950 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 739999 epoch_slot_no: 5599 block_no: 739914 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1961 time: 2018-03-14 04:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe3b6c3dc204496f43389514b8f041629f0c58a482d89287d05b97813dc4e7f61Block Operator
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