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 762517 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 762572 epoch_slot_no: 6572 block_no: 762480 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-03-19 10:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x42fc5b3d9a4e223d3bcae90961cc8d13909ba794574d5d31e17795bc41afed8dBlock Operator
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