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 776556 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 776612 epoch_slot_no: 20612 block_no: 776519 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1354 time: 2018-03-22 16:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf62832af4cb720a0f0a5778dd215d2e068936ebeaab5bbfcabe1e9af2c4199beBlock Operator
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