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 743114 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 743163 epoch_slot_no: 8763 block_no: 743078 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1125 time: 2018-03-14 22:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9b1bf9599d8d8861bf828469b8c558ef95bdf81630fc241677cb6caf7858bf6dBlock Operator
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