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 776692 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 776748 epoch_slot_no: 20748 block_no: 776655 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1744 time: 2018-03-22 17:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6a27fc7dc42ca7e3b0605b12c2f689b919e6b9a6acdd2aa9dc9d0e85e066e8f5Block Operator
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