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 748553 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 748609 epoch_slot_no: 14209 block_no: 748517 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1527 time: 2018-03-16 04:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x44355bc588007a0e487f6a2afab63804b492ff11e35cf38d5492caf221601ba2Block Operator
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