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 737039 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 737088 epoch_slot_no: 2688 block_no: 737003 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1746 time: 2018-03-13 12:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc008e737a26552af84e8f3514deaaf602f0557250cefd0e7a5ec76518166daf9Block Operator
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