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 745647 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 745703 epoch_slot_no: 11303 block_no: 745611 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2107 time: 2018-03-15 12:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa1cf5e492ced868b6d2093fc6c2bcf5e5e0040485fc9ab2861d3ed0dc2ac87cbBlock Operator
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