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 766499 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 766555 epoch_slot_no: 10555 block_no: 766462 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1280 time: 2018-03-20 08:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2698e80c8adf3c3b8b260320d519e994b4e144c47cc6c73e8bc0d2dcb10ee136Block Operator
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