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 762897 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 762952 epoch_slot_no: 6952 block_no: 762860 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1680 time: 2018-03-19 12:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7b1f005f854e7fa0e9234a6e25638c9b24af99c4351773ff817a8cc64d1ab6aBlock Operator
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