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 745037 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 745086 epoch_slot_no: 10686 block_no: 745001 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2018-03-15 09:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc0b0cc6861b9efe15fe28f7accc1277be955aef5ad2eb7d4253cc2f509ce775Block Operator
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