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 744884 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 744933 epoch_slot_no: 10533 block_no: 744848 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 944 time: 2018-03-15 08:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0fc103ab4eeb1907d25573030c529cfd4503aa74f0c00389dacc71976b4ddc0bBlock Operator
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