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 735317 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 735366 epoch_slot_no: 966 block_no: 735281 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1214 time: 2018-03-13 03:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x35836c1932dd73bd6ef45c7532902a048f56d770bd9c4edee1f4cadf52ab477aBlock Operator
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