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 776557 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 776613 epoch_slot_no: 20613 block_no: 776520 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2800 time: 2018-03-22 16:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x021417211a332ca36768cb9875b14bf8a428cd3ed692df10f020a4798f78679dBlock Operator
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