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 745424 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 745473 epoch_slot_no: 11073 block_no: 745388 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2100 time: 2018-03-15 11:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x217e49ac4a52d6ba07d9103bd1f1133b9954f33088b418638ed7310be8ad2063Block Operator
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