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 741974 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 742023 epoch_slot_no: 7623 block_no: 741938 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2018-03-14 16:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4ffd19eec35d16e458cb626d283e85e535cb5d7baaa55c685f662e2bed99e180Block Operator
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