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 768242 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 768298 epoch_slot_no: 12298 block_no: 768205 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2018-03-20 18:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xefa785527cfed302a385dc214b3d6c2de5855cdabb8bd1393c8be7ea9a8ef805Block Operator
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