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 758514 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 758569 epoch_slot_no: 2569 block_no: 758477 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4071 time: 2018-03-18 12:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x40d1f2205e860039da0e45bde9d5ba3977108faa8ef9efa2cd2d850c3bac539bBlock Operator
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