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 76699 Details
Epoch: 3 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 76723 epoch_slot_no: 11923 block_no: 76694 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1386 time: 2017-10-11 15:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b3aecd15b4407c549600b7a0dd8fb35e0fee092d02075570a2b14707e547ed1Block Operator
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