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 776280 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 776336 epoch_slot_no: 20336 block_no: 776243 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2085 time: 2018-03-22 14:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7efeb5aeb554beefa78d4d7a2615a7ee894a349843ea3c56697cd162c68809ffBlock Operator
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