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 776532 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 776588 epoch_slot_no: 20588 block_no: 776495 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1354 time: 2018-03-22 16:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd51fba7239c5b2678d23948c3fe1e02d53dc2c93917c329437df3df3450bb6cBlock Operator
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