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 773651 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 773707 epoch_slot_no: 17707 block_no: 773614 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1203 time: 2018-03-22 00:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x58e96e42fda1f9517718ef35d69ec4a2a1c55c5d79167f89072918208f8e9bc2Block Operator
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