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 742716 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 742765 epoch_slot_no: 8365 block_no: 742680 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1327 time: 2018-03-14 20:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8c87f412db05e03d7f2a5a48ec935be14e1da8d4ca2d0efc9fce722baad0410bBlock Operator
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