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 747841 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 747897 epoch_slot_no: 13497 block_no: 747805 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1323 time: 2018-03-16 00:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcced5bd96f1311eb9f4f18bd9d2ca0b0dbcd48bafc99ec251118d2aaa629615cBlock Operator
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