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 742173 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 742222 epoch_slot_no: 7822 block_no: 742137 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1323 time: 2018-03-14 17:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x75cf11c87409d9b71bcb34d6b8f0fb7b49dae673cc3eac36e1d6273725738f6cBlock Operator
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