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 745467 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 745516 epoch_slot_no: 11116 block_no: 745431 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-03-15 11:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3de508d5b756c41ce9da09d628a5cacb8b3714641c64d54159b5e76f2416af2eBlock Operator
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