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 737208 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 737257 epoch_slot_no: 2857 block_no: 737172 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2823 time: 2018-03-13 13:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcdbe3499b57d2c0d750ec6fd267ad0a457d1010f365a693f7f3d3aab73ca1d3eBlock Operator
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