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 742735 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 742784 epoch_slot_no: 8384 block_no: 742699 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2018-03-14 20:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9cef59f36c2d13cf5051fb0cdb77a24353d24ef11e13a1e233f24b89f858c7e2Block Operator
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