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 744090 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 744139 epoch_slot_no: 9739 block_no: 744054 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1381 time: 2018-03-15 03:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfb8c0a2f8d32d3afd68285254fd7c285228ff4e052a6e3c2a91c2062cae98c0aBlock Operator
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