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 773657 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 773713 epoch_slot_no: 17713 block_no: 773620 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2018-03-22 00:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x780c938af549d1c76774818b2a61f314dccbeb3e89f90c54d74e84c565dae118Block Operator
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