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 776423 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 776479 epoch_slot_no: 20479 block_no: 776386 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1919 time: 2018-03-22 15:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x21071ac213f39478bf54433a0cbf485c4fa4f638ae44c8921266249a0c9bf6d5Block Operator
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