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 749276 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 749332 epoch_slot_no: 14932 block_no: 749240 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1323 time: 2018-03-16 08:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x834c6fc332371c12f1a4084edb47c27463ffa95209c4f7d7669b744b771aa729Block Operator
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