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 762490 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 762545 epoch_slot_no: 6545 block_no: 762453 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-03-19 10:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc0e167eff8d7977920047917a3852df88742567aee7c0918dcaf7c05347e16dcBlock Operator
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