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 774540 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 774596 epoch_slot_no: 18596 block_no: 774503 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-03-22 05:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6684c6dc6bced830b7a9ac30778c5756c2f00daa72a2f5c3be8523d7d829900dBlock Operator
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