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 774982 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 775038 epoch_slot_no: 19038 block_no: 774945 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1280 time: 2018-03-22 07:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe4ccf12e4c92eb473495b592887b8f6acc8c549b875e7525f491bf7ee044c414Block Operator
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