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 737212 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 737261 epoch_slot_no: 2861 block_no: 737176 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1283 time: 2018-03-13 13:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4cdda5c26a6f11e59660b3d8a6fccb5ab2c5fe6c6c31b2e269c97f2ed6b0dbb0Block Operator
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