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 751283 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 751339 epoch_slot_no: 16939 block_no: 751247 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1531 time: 2018-03-16 19:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd3ebe8f3ff0cbf10866db9a03f2f194707bea828b57b42c9b8c33a8edd4e18d1Block Operator
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