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 773433 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 773489 epoch_slot_no: 17489 block_no: 773396 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1715 time: 2018-03-21 22:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb93725f87941bd8876470fda64ce3c5e42f93ac6a173be945b7eba6807ea9d29Block Operator
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