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 740624 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 740673 epoch_slot_no: 6273 block_no: 740588 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5014 time: 2018-03-14 08:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2d806967ff17a21dd401c8dd9150aba47b14a07b4b7dac671876cba8841b5a9fBlock Operator
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