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 737878 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 737927 epoch_slot_no: 3527 block_no: 737842 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1394 time: 2018-03-13 17:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb7e4410f99efd26c8b85f9ee193a6ee8ca21479f067d50a2ab7f4408dc8f9ee1Block Operator
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