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 743870 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 743919 epoch_slot_no: 9519 block_no: 743834 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1362 time: 2018-03-15 02:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x02f38f7293e9be39639b59cb602b7c1dd04aeec27d58aaf4a7b71b2126d3ebf2Block Operator
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