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 745261 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 745310 epoch_slot_no: 10910 block_no: 745225 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-03-15 10:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x73c3b379c9bede11313ba4564f47ad5376187b41abed0f81236b0fb9f0643595Block Operator
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