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 756923 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 756978 epoch_slot_no: 978 block_no: 756886 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2287 time: 2018-03-18 03:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x23eaf791f492c03398744a2ec292bee9d33fca1cb415589635bb99f268f6bfdbBlock Operator
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