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 742515 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 742564 epoch_slot_no: 8164 block_no: 742479 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2059 time: 2018-03-14 19:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x28279298f10140756f89d5c18fbca067e76e32487f0f684231694d4cf630a72eBlock Operator
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