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 73996 Details
Epoch: 3 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 74019 epoch_slot_no: 9219 block_no: 73991 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1445 time: 2017-10-11 00:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01729afbcf39a9a18a7f11f54c169bc69f16d23f6539fdde7de807512ad73f9aBlock Operator
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