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 745278 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 745327 epoch_slot_no: 10927 block_no: 745242 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2018-03-15 10:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x351716b1724025efa1b29df4497724bb8be772891a70f1d2a1e1beaed0fc111cBlock Operator
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