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 747648 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 747704 epoch_slot_no: 13304 block_no: 747612 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1323 time: 2018-03-15 23:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1132f32a70ce819e25d0b1235dfed83febe272c9cf39fb3e14ee38c80773b8dBlock Operator
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