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 772973 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 773029 epoch_slot_no: 17029 block_no: 772936 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3670 time: 2018-03-21 20:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf48b9b168cad92cf901c83221242ad1dfa0cfc9137126d92faeb9382464ae3faBlock Operator
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