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 768114 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 768170 epoch_slot_no: 12170 block_no: 768077 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2256 time: 2018-03-20 17:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfe9dae666fdd1b17895544ef2fe24ba096a195094987d82f959ecf00b04f385dBlock Operator
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