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 771053 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 771109 epoch_slot_no: 15109 block_no: 771016 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1531 time: 2018-03-21 09:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x44ea081232e50426804cadd6f2f43e544ea44e1ef953a051eae09ba5f22f2269Block Operator
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