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 743423 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 743472 epoch_slot_no: 9072 block_no: 743387 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2266 time: 2018-03-15 00:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x60b113de9a33a8728e4ccb994be74151ddde9d2f0d38aa3ab42246896c56df40Block Operator
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