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 749311 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 749367 epoch_slot_no: 14967 block_no: 749275 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-03-16 08:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4db16b1e96365779afce0bb59e8c8b635af56bb1b5e73610542bf27096f7f8cdBlock Operator
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