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 773003 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 773059 epoch_slot_no: 17059 block_no: 772966 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1526 time: 2018-03-21 20:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd6eec31e79229bfb6c98dcf37a65f053ca4d30be578530897bccd368e596312aBlock Operator
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