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 735649 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 735698 epoch_slot_no: 1298 block_no: 735613 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1571 time: 2018-03-13 04:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x09408254bf71d6970e033cdcee6b476e38156d09eb18417a06e370443eb71f79Block Operator
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