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 758727 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 758782 epoch_slot_no: 2782 block_no: 758690 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1197 time: 2018-03-18 13:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7d23fe7ee27932909b953f29edeb15220e078bcb3fd8c7f4247dfbc4ae52cd6aBlock Operator
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