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 743789 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 743838 epoch_slot_no: 9438 block_no: 743753 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1205 time: 2018-03-15 02:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2ee0942556ad132361cd83accb905d9f909248f8c2d14f240229a70e2a3404fbBlock Operator
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