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 746707 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 746763 epoch_slot_no: 12363 block_no: 746671 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2084 time: 2018-03-15 18:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5bdf9d40f61987e6699d4b956d255c54650483799fa450ce957b6dc09610e37fBlock Operator
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