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 746035 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 746091 epoch_slot_no: 11691 block_no: 745999 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1924 time: 2018-03-15 14:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x780dd1ad43a4ad7e7dc65f2f5772465b5bb09ee3f71038d63e5e66cee1087fe0Block Operator
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