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 746287 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 746343 epoch_slot_no: 11943 block_no: 746251 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2103 time: 2018-03-15 16:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x76040936e50e28fb94d961bfa0e9f81bec15094b4fe03150c0fd96c3103b3078Block Operator
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