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 738784 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 738833 epoch_slot_no: 4433 block_no: 738748 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1159 time: 2018-03-13 22:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x457c79845fa1c654757ec816ee0335294f8d6d5f558b84e77e7beda52d6d7280Block Operator
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