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 740534 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 740583 epoch_slot_no: 6183 block_no: 740498 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1703 time: 2018-03-14 08:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x64e7660bb2bcd3af4db65e835094bb47db97dbecb464ea5cac5df29e7c2a8919Block Operator
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