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 747962 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 748018 epoch_slot_no: 13618 block_no: 747926 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1168 time: 2018-03-16 01:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x16bb2018ad127a74af2f371065d834764930d013da236fff20ec0cd7a3cad556Block Operator
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