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 748897 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 748953 epoch_slot_no: 14553 block_no: 748861 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1170 time: 2018-03-16 06:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x050a771a927c2f661ca81b57e8a6f1b0c611f680f3406033e1b4a8d448296f71Block Operator
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