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 766550 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 766606 epoch_slot_no: 10606 block_no: 766513 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1383 time: 2018-03-20 08:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1614426c59f1ccaf64b28987d357726a2b436f2d3590ad5b4ca6abfd7e4c31dcBlock Operator
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