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 748438 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 748494 epoch_slot_no: 14094 block_no: 748402 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-03-16 04:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc8449ed1e13647c22d4077e11bff3c6161c468b4d51ef3b484788d0d0e6940a9Block Operator
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