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 743139 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 743188 epoch_slot_no: 8788 block_no: 743103 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1366 time: 2018-03-14 22:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x349cbd8f8b27ed85b98638e43b7045cb9db8c795db9e2d2039a09e5be965c871Block Operator
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