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 771444 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 771500 epoch_slot_no: 15500 block_no: 771407 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2426 time: 2018-03-21 11:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x05838b38bb2e76f0b3973b846b5c591806b6e18ba29c414d234a4765dc9c9eccBlock Operator
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