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 776959 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 777015 epoch_slot_no: 21015 block_no: 776922 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1358 time: 2018-03-22 18:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2aec426f005c3b1d7fff084626c7cb21e2a80d260c338c8a85089719ca9fb67cBlock Operator
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