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 746571 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 746627 epoch_slot_no: 12227 block_no: 746535 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1569 time: 2018-03-15 17:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x67383494632a30ff9fc616a0a071107bc2f2b1e13594fe005dfc4aa6846141c5Block Operator
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