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 742175 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 742224 epoch_slot_no: 7824 block_no: 742139 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1245 time: 2018-03-14 17:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1c3c1b20c847fd56176a8ec50752f80e5dd22adf36d27b916f4bdc8d9e770f4aBlock Operator
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