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 736304 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 736353 epoch_slot_no: 1953 block_no: 736268 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2018-03-13 08:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd37dabe9ee2143635b384c2ffb1bc18cf741b1c9e3ed37e3f4fa5f4e3de5fe61Block Operator
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