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 749074 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 749130 epoch_slot_no: 14730 block_no: 749038 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1351 time: 2018-03-16 07:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa0a6e259de879b84fa1917bd5a4d18c8baa339fbc47313de9e9b42f71f815f6bBlock Operator
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