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 743525 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 743574 epoch_slot_no: 9174 block_no: 743489 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2833 time: 2018-03-15 00:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x24f6ac5e2095fd8869246bc49fd4ca52a4c221dad48e89b4f175b15a7fe5a725Block Operator
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