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 747862 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 747918 epoch_slot_no: 13518 block_no: 747826 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 985 time: 2018-03-16 00:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf30772ea761aa2c260d3cd21b92a29df06c6554be7d7fac29d36d4c466e355a1Block Operator
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