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 742215 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 742264 epoch_slot_no: 7864 block_no: 742179 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1353 time: 2018-03-14 17:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc8262a3b8f9461c43f9cb47babbad4a3d4da00b05c5498d3c313f27970b0bcb4Block Operator
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