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 773228 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 773284 epoch_slot_no: 17284 block_no: 773191 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1552 time: 2018-03-21 21:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeee3880415d235d67117e5afdf36a9f592b2573991a3aff992fb18a551507d40Block Operator
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