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 773213 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 773269 epoch_slot_no: 17269 block_no: 773176 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2778 time: 2018-03-21 21:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x743ddb2260f0fe4c486b07379035d76f71b8e3b483c18654d2ca8df834c7108cBlock Operator
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