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 769283 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 769339 epoch_slot_no: 13339 block_no: 769246 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2259 time: 2018-03-20 23:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x65ef089d6c0b250ba14545f6ea7412e9970e95a02ef7955e146ba446b0520d6bBlock Operator
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