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 769163 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 769219 epoch_slot_no: 13219 block_no: 769126 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1626 time: 2018-03-20 23:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfda5196684deac28faf153a7f63fb4190325fa12f447354557fce744e70c439aBlock Operator
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