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 744363 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 744412 epoch_slot_no: 10012 block_no: 744327 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2287 time: 2018-03-15 05:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1dc3205fd48a1a5166968c9a04d1e640789bc93a2f5a8a32f5b8f2285a84279cBlock Operator
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