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 774623 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 774679 epoch_slot_no: 18679 block_no: 774586 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1391 time: 2018-03-22 05:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xadd13bded50a0143ceb8153c9f46d9181861a77cbf60f26c799d7bd75602e3a7Block Operator
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