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 754012 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 754068 epoch_slot_no: 19668 block_no: 753976 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1547 time: 2018-03-17 11:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbc4af662b38b4754495c26c36dce183ac0fa72b89b5cd1bed738d7109f6aa6dfBlock Operator
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