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 774378 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 774434 epoch_slot_no: 18434 block_no: 774341 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1637 time: 2018-03-22 04:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4fe4cf431d7eed167fc8acf4308e1afe7a63e535ab625eddbe82792343f06c1dBlock Operator
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