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 741199 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 741248 epoch_slot_no: 6848 block_no: 741163 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-03-14 11:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe23eb2e6e484c5b54faaf00e7f3c405457f835d7a38ede1a6feba29cfd060ce8Block Operator
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