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 750459 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 750515 epoch_slot_no: 16115 block_no: 750423 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1955 time: 2018-03-16 15:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x87c684ca3e25f72036192cc10352f7900c178dddf828bb7c20b7622a7419f4aeBlock Operator
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