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 744587 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 744636 epoch_slot_no: 10236 block_no: 744551 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1637 time: 2018-03-15 06:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcd9c9ee21c6a99ffe8f4094d3f02fe273470d5aa241a4b12c8c4e142f6fd9dcaBlock Operator
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