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 773693 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 773749 epoch_slot_no: 17749 block_no: 773656 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1748 time: 2018-03-22 00:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf2a1d9ebdc993ebe93d618d764467c9161216b39d60b488fc270202e9bb0e3deBlock Operator
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