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 738446 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 738495 epoch_slot_no: 4095 block_no: 738410 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1390 time: 2018-03-13 20:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6ed6085cf6d8214ccf3dd0602d79ac1913e7fa1e8b9e7b6e154cd625bd48548dBlock Operator
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