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 744312 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 744361 epoch_slot_no: 9961 block_no: 744276 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 944 time: 2018-03-15 05:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xca04a70d9ead883f7a9a8787f68be1b3e7137f4024f2048a4ce80ef120aa5d6bBlock Operator
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