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 769898 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 769954 epoch_slot_no: 13954 block_no: 769861 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2840 time: 2018-03-21 03:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x968dcef1e49a199cd6ed195f537c87a397c7d997f3cd4df8e9b59afa0f2b5eb1Block Operator
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