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 745468 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 745517 epoch_slot_no: 11117 block_no: 745432 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1203 time: 2018-03-15 11:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd465a17d4fb3cc6f2c2c0ff2dff8976be8ea99ca01101e4a4436dc694b09af06Block Operator
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