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 767993 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 768049 epoch_slot_no: 12049 block_no: 767956 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2270 time: 2018-03-20 16:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0d6db99784d70498ab3effee8e7d868742b09f0103e795eb8ef3a2399fdd1f5fBlock Operator
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