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 742398 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 742447 epoch_slot_no: 8047 block_no: 742362 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1331 time: 2018-03-14 18:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7ab9c9af694521a4e19e97830e30e3a0dd56542f164a81ece70f43e3849c6160Block Operator
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