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 769477 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 769533 epoch_slot_no: 13533 block_no: 769440 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-03-21 00:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7ca74f28ecf42fb46c78ba1b6d01b7423d3f2e43bb1f309d5940a2b1d451788eBlock Operator
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