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 744538 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 744587 epoch_slot_no: 10187 block_no: 744502 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1633 time: 2018-03-15 06:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x14b774878c1dce2d0195a72b05d4bd774c46ecff5873f8557d2f07f0c2ce96ceBlock Operator
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