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 776179 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 776235 epoch_slot_no: 20235 block_no: 776142 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2093 time: 2018-03-22 14:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf05c74fb14f6eb95f5c0d1ad3196282488ab58269a97e3ba0949d46cedd3f72aBlock Operator
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