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 737079 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 737128 epoch_slot_no: 2728 block_no: 737043 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1365 time: 2018-03-13 12:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1f04a3065ed0c4dccb8db49fd1c3c0f3058b88842b092517fea8299101dd4b0aBlock Operator
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