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 735481 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 735530 epoch_slot_no: 1130 block_no: 735445 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2018-03-13 04:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf972ce9d1067a9e328c1eb93b713e603930ae1891a0aee47632cd1613c2e8f8aBlock Operator
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