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 744627 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 744676 epoch_slot_no: 10276 block_no: 744591 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2101 time: 2018-03-15 06:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa1a35bc3ee7605007c8188922f6addfa7e13b9a8980c7f6772083e7329e32bfBlock Operator
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