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 737976 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 738025 epoch_slot_no: 3625 block_no: 737940 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1825 time: 2018-03-13 17:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb57619abc813c4eb54887c20955e3459a16f7eed5a6a08cb7996ef61f645e019Block Operator
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