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 753742 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 753798 epoch_slot_no: 19398 block_no: 753706 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2098 time: 2018-03-17 09:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdb9eee67d425743e69da0bb141b61cef3fd33604d20e05378c449ee6c938b1cfBlock Operator
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