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 736994 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 737043 epoch_slot_no: 2643 block_no: 736958 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2106 time: 2018-03-13 12:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xac7c19795429b6629e24bbd2dc0be077abea821784e0a0034a19225b171382f9Block Operator
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