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 761491 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 761546 epoch_slot_no: 5546 block_no: 761454 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2763 time: 2018-03-19 04:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9ba8662c4c31bc5e3615cf9dbb54b2d542f33fb4e96b8a7169c14de84b294bd4Block Operator
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