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 774998 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 775054 epoch_slot_no: 19054 block_no: 774961 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1841 time: 2018-03-22 07:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x864501c0d0e515aad14f34759d73ec15640d849182bf4a9423d209377c603d89Block Operator
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