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 740611 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 740660 epoch_slot_no: 6260 block_no: 740575 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1356 time: 2018-03-14 08:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe13669a962b112c3c127fcaa041421f567ac3b5e936a983755dee13ea0b6906eBlock Operator
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