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 746495 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 746551 epoch_slot_no: 12151 block_no: 746459 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2018-03-15 17:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe82506430dffcaa2d4ab80c8463da16ad48cf938bf520d1b39b456df2f471453Block Operator
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