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 740565 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 740614 epoch_slot_no: 6214 block_no: 740529 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1356 time: 2018-03-14 08:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7d9f8c8e943a689c53009b5e2d00fa809dcfdfd4b7588195fe610a35a508e357Block Operator
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