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 748319 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 748375 epoch_slot_no: 13975 block_no: 748283 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2018-03-16 03:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeed0b82a9dd9a909644aac7a5c02fce3adb3a346766e23d68682742e12921a32Block Operator
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