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 742261 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 742310 epoch_slot_no: 7910 block_no: 742225 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1426 time: 2018-03-14 17:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdf0f1ad38fef23e94cdcaaabe1239c392f025220f49b669d288c4ea31ebd1139Block Operator
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