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 763686 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 763742 epoch_slot_no: 7742 block_no: 763649 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1861 time: 2018-03-19 16:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe9346f170c289ceba5a8c8e84200ad83d8800e0c9f2b8ad67eac0ce51809e698Block Operator
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