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 761343 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 761398 epoch_slot_no: 5398 block_no: 761306 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1327 time: 2018-03-19 03:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcb8b6fa395338c575d37c79360cd7f860971b035fc1da1e66ec78dd9d377b76bBlock Operator
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