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 762909 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 762964 epoch_slot_no: 6964 block_no: 762872 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3145 time: 2018-03-19 12:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8c19d622eebad79e0096d1f8df39df121cafd56dacc11dbee1ddb7ff7fb0bee1Block Operator
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