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 740328 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 740377 epoch_slot_no: 5977 block_no: 740292 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1530 time: 2018-03-14 06:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdb4773b5fe58d1e8b5da2af6f7d934b63e97a9ad6bed62233c785b29818f85a3Block Operator
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