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 746772 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 746828 epoch_slot_no: 12428 block_no: 746736 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1379 time: 2018-03-15 18:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x50270431c015eb77ff6e7c1cc0c142b4d56858d5e8a27db4a7e6b32c0db70c92Block Operator
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