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 742953 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 743002 epoch_slot_no: 8602 block_no: 742917 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1159 time: 2018-03-14 21:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfdc47b6fe3cee179c1576a13ef986b9e5e193b66aeaa88455306c43719f4b114Block Operator
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