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 746579 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 746635 epoch_slot_no: 12235 block_no: 746543 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2278 time: 2018-03-15 17:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf85db875a1288c85050053017204b579de5a7ae93069a27271d60b7094ec6e17Block Operator
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