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 776923 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 776979 epoch_slot_no: 20979 block_no: 776886 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1358 time: 2018-03-22 18:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0db744eb37d40990461959ec620bfdb41e40957c5412846b9b0f8df12c611a8aBlock Operator
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