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 737864 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 737913 epoch_slot_no: 3513 block_no: 737828 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1560 time: 2018-03-13 17:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x86ba3000afe3aa8c48a0ff135c648f27a998c2f337aedbf975c92e864a0f8e64Block Operator
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