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 766535 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 766591 epoch_slot_no: 10591 block_no: 766498 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1744 time: 2018-03-20 08:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8ca06425e3a569f439fd9b9b65d0bfacd58b1ce2b2d75a30db364a9b0e873f0bBlock Operator
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