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 761457 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 761512 epoch_slot_no: 5512 block_no: 761420 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1881 time: 2018-03-19 04:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4a0b8494c8e7234a9fac32d2184a2a1ccbc0cf09b7f94f2b016720d090affaedBlock Operator
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