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 763479 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 763535 epoch_slot_no: 7535 block_no: 763442 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2245 time: 2018-03-19 15:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf50bb9d16d369b677ec18f0fc339b1b0547a0db99d8a15043c1366c8fd72edaaBlock Operator
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