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 771593 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 771649 epoch_slot_no: 15649 block_no: 771556 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1341 time: 2018-03-21 12:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbc5face69fb2d90eaaae86e3f19e8d04aed9f204d13db519db3a838dc1af0d7cBlock Operator
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