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 768378 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 768434 epoch_slot_no: 12434 block_no: 768341 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1366 time: 2018-03-20 18:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x70855ab65af401baf1ccc5e1d5104656bb6b8a95296130a43d7037732e44fff2Block Operator
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