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 776170 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 776226 epoch_slot_no: 20226 block_no: 776133 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1719 time: 2018-03-22 14:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x286624807794af86632fcf5d58b22345ea1c9c3404dc81f37f35df7c26b2faf8Block Operator
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