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 771360 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 771416 epoch_slot_no: 15416 block_no: 771323 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-03-21 11:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8ddd93d948d24d9a1eb5fdc4266ac6c66a2a3b04c4b630866587b613958dfc9dBlock Operator
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