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 743939 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 743988 epoch_slot_no: 9588 block_no: 743903 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1836 time: 2018-03-15 03:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x075f92f4c36b7e2b01fd6c277e03c49ef82a90cb900b1ef2af27d1bc92d51a02Block Operator
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