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 772988 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 773044 epoch_slot_no: 17044 block_no: 772951 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2791 time: 2018-03-21 20:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x57450b994e3721d68c35d4343ad90975d583d46264f61b3019c9ce9906d327a8Block Operator
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