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 766509 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 766565 epoch_slot_no: 10565 block_no: 766472 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-03-20 08:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0ee31edc69a90d04caa2eadc9b27c662a38e5345a630f2c1503654ca104862cfBlock Operator
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