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 751461 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 751517 epoch_slot_no: 17117 block_no: 751425 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1602 time: 2018-03-16 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x683ce834c9770d414922048442a9dbc82d6e37ee3e063fd85b459dc756a6028eBlock Operator
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