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 744073 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 744122 epoch_slot_no: 9722 block_no: 744037 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1392 time: 2018-03-15 03:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x523992e24ce6a54ba0dd2c415cea3f8c3b36e5d2dcc9574ff31d1e7cb30f1f42Block Operator
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