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 769348 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 769404 epoch_slot_no: 13404 block_no: 769311 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1356 time: 2018-03-21 00:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xec5fbe1fcbd036b0f33ce242214126f57e0c40fb18363a9a9ab776629e8f86e4Block Operator
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