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 735990 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 736039 epoch_slot_no: 1639 block_no: 735954 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1571 time: 2018-03-13 06:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc3d197be05b16442991fa45e2fd40dc1b70353125c498f7485b5d991cf2f7469Block Operator
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