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 777174 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 777230 epoch_slot_no: 21230 block_no: 777137 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2260 time: 2018-03-22 19:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9b9fd3f330c70e2f67eee0875d3feb02916696cc123e99a5332e7aa174bb9257Block Operator
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