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 764138 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 764194 epoch_slot_no: 8194 block_no: 764101 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1703 time: 2018-03-19 19:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcb8635660894137fb1d607a3d50392655980405e1746a4cd2dca3e34560042aaBlock Operator
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