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 749236 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 749292 epoch_slot_no: 14892 block_no: 749200 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2018-03-16 08:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x73f7c1fafc1905909770f41bb73fb0a1e979ddf8dd3bd7afe5570c5a0fdb6a4dBlock Operator
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