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 751429 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 751485 epoch_slot_no: 17085 block_no: 751393 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2774 time: 2018-03-16 20:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcdee4a2e2502e68ce9132db84b5b9bacb2e6aa9cb367d391db233b4de2323ab1Block Operator
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