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 736109 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 736158 epoch_slot_no: 1758 block_no: 736073 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1208 time: 2018-03-13 07:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4a49339f2b3f2834cc4634bc8064d8b27fe617abba4425ba5b7cf528d3a51039Block Operator
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