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 776306 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 776362 epoch_slot_no: 20362 block_no: 776269 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2263 time: 2018-03-22 14:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4070a72bc522685fee3fa0f14941685f961d460fe65b41e831430de952157f62Block Operator
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