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 748927 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 748983 epoch_slot_no: 14583 block_no: 748891 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1342 time: 2018-03-16 06:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2ac6a0c6d1303fcbb1bb7c597c5f347d21bf6fe58f90f60434ce659d5f5a95dcBlock Operator
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