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 736350 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 736399 epoch_slot_no: 1999 block_no: 736314 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1390 time: 2018-03-13 08:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1d204d097c2dad19be0d9b798067d31cdead1d9d7e32a31b9f281b89e1daf00eBlock Operator
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