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 742274 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 742323 epoch_slot_no: 7923 block_no: 742238 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1880 time: 2018-03-14 17:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6aef98aa7d361e330e92769dea7539ec7e97f25c90fd46c0f2304a2b64409f52Block Operator
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