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 748673 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 748729 epoch_slot_no: 14329 block_no: 748637 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1447 time: 2018-03-16 05:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc324af33b0554fe600d436d62a5c64ed2f4297037344adf228a57e76bfcef77dBlock Operator
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