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 747112 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 747168 epoch_slot_no: 12768 block_no: 747076 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2280 time: 2018-03-15 20:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcf7ef52c29b904f0063a92c73001018ec1aa43273a2ba8f9f964ac86a571888eBlock Operator
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