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 742920 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 742969 epoch_slot_no: 8569 block_no: 742884 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2218 time: 2018-03-14 21:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2586681955f6929539efe2f22a5a8242fde93f6e96cddb7bd271b7f6213173deBlock Operator
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