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 749628 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 749684 epoch_slot_no: 15284 block_no: 749592 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-03-16 10:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x73ece7187f34184cead59ba6c290c3e167a0458bb41114cdbfca739bbbfe5d7bBlock Operator
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