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 763253 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 763309 epoch_slot_no: 7309 block_no: 763216 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1521 time: 2018-03-19 14:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcb1172af33531dab1a90c6787f6b79a60547afdd0ce15bbedfc69872082548e0Block Operator
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