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 71737 Details
Epoch: 3 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 71760 epoch_slot_no: 6960 block_no: 71732 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1598 time: 2017-10-10 12:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20ce3a2df80f2e2f54e22ce94c8b3378ff545e0c26d28f277e9d8e7cef81aaa3Block Operator
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