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 743354 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 743403 epoch_slot_no: 9003 block_no: 743318 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1566 time: 2018-03-14 23:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc1e237814d380af11c9c86dea49b301c47f38d671921db140c2f46fb7f4ef975Block Operator
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