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 747557 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 747613 epoch_slot_no: 13213 block_no: 747521 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1894 time: 2018-03-15 23:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1f5df30b73c2c8ce3f68cf6ba6ec5a7c408ad406f036ca8176dfeb51cc929926Block Operator
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