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 754429 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 754485 epoch_slot_no: 20085 block_no: 754393 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1358 time: 2018-03-17 13:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa39dcf1708b707137e104d1dbf44a93fea1a0f8a28fec927e76d8b964d43d4deBlock Operator
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