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 741753 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 741802 epoch_slot_no: 7402 block_no: 741717 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1168 time: 2018-03-14 14:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd83be3e511692eaa94e3f62f10d7bcf2cecb0814b5a5b58d45798a448484833dBlock Operator
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