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 74861 Details
Epoch: 3 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 74884 epoch_slot_no: 10084 block_no: 74856 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 911 time: 2017-10-11 05:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ae960afef6c505c62091fe7486c84096d74d04e11a83f08e77d7d3251d49ef2Block Operator
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