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 738029 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 738078 epoch_slot_no: 3678 block_no: 737993 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2456 time: 2018-03-13 18:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x03d5c8d779168296aaf950e7b54ba983578d054b10071f3982a0bd37c59519b3Block Operator
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