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 744783 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 744832 epoch_slot_no: 10432 block_no: 744747 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1744 time: 2018-03-15 07:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x851966d4d98f29d88056bbc856166e4df6112098676e53431b4f5fc75c63151dBlock Operator
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