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 749948 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 750004 epoch_slot_no: 15604 block_no: 749912 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3108 time: 2018-03-16 12:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xac89bc6e7f4abc66ad1dde6c846a9676c1e1b01f34fec150feb376997221f1c0Block Operator
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