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 746807 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 746863 epoch_slot_no: 12463 block_no: 746771 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1108 time: 2018-03-15 18:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf059e5e3c682a57d273ddf0d2e53ac15c4cf51bb9b92a4b421271faa22601ef6Block Operator
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