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 746283 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 746339 epoch_slot_no: 11939 block_no: 746247 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1900 time: 2018-03-15 16:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd42a6e7a6f08dc668bc66a68323d8dcc19c9c2c5c7dcd7444c12abb382b3b9fdBlock Operator
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