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 749243 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 749299 epoch_slot_no: 14899 block_no: 749207 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1703 time: 2018-03-16 08:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x28e74a6b55fcffb5daf380f5cff55d148a0820d630ca5eb220cd4ecdb41f3a9dBlock Operator
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