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 743688 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 743737 epoch_slot_no: 9337 block_no: 743652 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1116 time: 2018-03-15 01:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb25952d644095129baaa748a13e9912d2e682ad85bf666889c15b380be9a5ae7Block Operator
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