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 741288 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 741337 epoch_slot_no: 6937 block_no: 741252 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1528 time: 2018-03-14 12:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x172f1db98afa175833d01b09d13ab0b50d2ef70f9e55e1993330e08b4506c68fBlock Operator
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