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 746051 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 746107 epoch_slot_no: 11707 block_no: 746015 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2018-03-15 14:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd9578ad18f436b64f47b34c2fa869a680c05e8ae98092fce380e8df1c3f26a5eBlock Operator
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