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 757417 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 757472 epoch_slot_no: 1472 block_no: 757380 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1751 time: 2018-03-18 05:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9240e8c1d453ef4515891fbb9f8b5d7d833a160caca5030b3734c3b9f05d9b7eBlock Operator
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