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 768984 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 769040 epoch_slot_no: 13040 block_no: 768947 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1710 time: 2018-03-20 22:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8098e3dd5f526df20395e766ccd3a3857138de30a10c8a7254b64849963947e2Block Operator
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