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 741146 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 741195 epoch_slot_no: 6795 block_no: 741110 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1684 time: 2018-03-14 11:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xad2a6feb8727c1ce676d008c6e5fc8d77d945faa07c725a4cb41365a086aa766Block Operator
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