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 768863 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 768919 epoch_slot_no: 12919 block_no: 768826 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1631 time: 2018-03-20 21:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x65f08f8a8f934e1b35f2c42514c029431866bd30e600ac6dc17abc35bcd9434fBlock Operator
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