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 746587 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 746643 epoch_slot_no: 12243 block_no: 746551 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2109 time: 2018-03-15 17:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x12181db5ae6b48d3ec6731a4ab93af5e45196098a3372716ba21f54f5beff994Block Operator
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