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 747955 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 748011 epoch_slot_no: 13611 block_no: 747919 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2766 time: 2018-03-16 01:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc79804a857db2ff7d3975c3ee7a2d8513b1c155cfac6797bc479e8dfdb8592e0Block Operator
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