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 746510 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 746566 epoch_slot_no: 12166 block_no: 746474 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2068 time: 2018-03-15 17:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2b2e1368ee5e5f3c6f623af4355277881a80a8ee6306ce188fc5285ec9518218Block Operator
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