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 742141 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 742190 epoch_slot_no: 7790 block_no: 742105 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1594 time: 2018-03-14 17:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe9e236a79391489465fbd8e5c5ff40717d9dc7a30f8e9c7d4a63082938f402baBlock Operator
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