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 741389 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 741438 epoch_slot_no: 7038 block_no: 741353 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1346 time: 2018-03-14 12:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x074964598aa812591105a9f88344b86478043dc3856e6ea05a5be16409e36e93Block Operator
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