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 743505 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 743554 epoch_slot_no: 9154 block_no: 743469 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2107 time: 2018-03-15 00:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x09301f3be7e97ed84c92582f3032fe7f9d0dcaf1e3036477483f95434d55b6f6Block Operator
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