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 761174 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 761229 epoch_slot_no: 5229 block_no: 761137 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1700 time: 2018-03-19 02:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3e28190c3d692757f077b11ea5a0bdab765598fd04e0203e6e3cfa00b7c6ebdaBlock Operator
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