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 742615 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 742664 epoch_slot_no: 8264 block_no: 742579 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1077 time: 2018-03-14 19:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdcb6c6083e009ad7dd46ad9e271ce34dacbd94ad8596aa9473a1ec2735be5a6aBlock Operator
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