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 776698 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 776754 epoch_slot_no: 20754 block_no: 776661 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1387 time: 2018-03-22 17:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa3bd9ad5a5994f1970f18bf0771cde69b4c2b8b1a3262e12d714e41c98508b8Block Operator
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