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 736985 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 737034 epoch_slot_no: 2634 block_no: 736949 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2018-03-13 12:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb42d0a520b310bdf722570ec29c89c74a6a657ee61e058f8b788d5380f30c843Block Operator
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