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 776706 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 776762 epoch_slot_no: 20762 block_no: 776669 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1211 time: 2018-03-22 17:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbabed0bc2ccc0b6a629f3bb9b2ddd3f6c111a66ce8450b659f7bf57ed97e51e8Block Operator
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