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 756596 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 756651 epoch_slot_no: 651 block_no: 756559 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1747 time: 2018-03-18 01:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xda11ae1960a1687b9f3f306fe9ebf6163a8704ecc9171795282d3c1362b6f35eBlock Operator
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