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 740339 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 740388 epoch_slot_no: 5988 block_no: 740303 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-03-14 07:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9009c26adcfaf56f96b800c7bd892163e4a6446c9e00abf851bfcbd488a7c6ddBlock Operator
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