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 771043 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 771099 epoch_slot_no: 15099 block_no: 771006 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1684 time: 2018-03-21 09:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa5546944a8a66992bf150d440dcbaeef6da2d95003eb70e2e1bd21cac817e42aBlock Operator
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