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 749978 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 750034 epoch_slot_no: 15634 block_no: 749942 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1170 time: 2018-03-16 12:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x938997200bebbe142cf5582b5cc36501a08e6495f972260c7dad87172174d45fBlock Operator
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