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 741022 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 741071 epoch_slot_no: 6671 block_no: 740986 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-03-14 10:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9b09b4c8c6e4949adb9b822578b58b95920defb8dd82f3aec11fb3b16785bc8bBlock Operator
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