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 737312 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 737361 epoch_slot_no: 2961 block_no: 737276 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1361 time: 2018-03-13 14:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xad2bfc2f728c6b049cc870f4f03f90d98575fb60620dbd612256e1fe6a136a48Block Operator
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