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 744261 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 744310 epoch_slot_no: 9910 block_no: 744225 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-03-15 04:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc28d57f7b77c99d1a4caff4dc09146baf33d79168539cd6a5fc80093c8f8a256Block Operator
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