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 746962 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 747018 epoch_slot_no: 12618 block_no: 746926 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1385 time: 2018-03-15 19:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x114bcc9c93dd0367d67300985958530ce61e4bfdf39a8d6f596e75a50ec84b46Block Operator
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