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 744885 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 744934 epoch_slot_no: 10534 block_no: 744849 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1385 time: 2018-03-15 08:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc76c0c3278a920686c0c6bfec8f2a9aed1e869d34d9ba7921ec0368398e32cd4Block Operator
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