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 776256 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 776312 epoch_slot_no: 20312 block_no: 776219 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1203 time: 2018-03-22 14:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbf1e8f7d215a624cb265de8f47e0f525128363548f7d5d104e560230870cf9a7Block Operator
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