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 740714 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 740763 epoch_slot_no: 6363 block_no: 740678 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1266 time: 2018-03-14 09:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x32213f0e88dac622e2585d2d97f15ae13eed265f9c37f77f4d7791d23a6b062dBlock Operator
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