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 746797 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 746853 epoch_slot_no: 12453 block_no: 746761 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2472 time: 2018-03-15 18:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x58c63565d7d09b58c9f063edf645ef83ebf4f8e5c8ea2f2d104f3207824a63feBlock Operator
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