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 736001 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 736050 epoch_slot_no: 1650 block_no: 735965 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1275 time: 2018-03-13 06:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4de54ccec31750ea28b2c6cb0476ad6cac6aa2867c791b7019d8e42fa5bfc349Block Operator
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