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 777403 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 777459 epoch_slot_no: 21459 block_no: 777366 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1276 time: 2018-03-22 20:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x890737d52ccd042498cd7a955098f78467533e937ca433e662d1a0e13922470aBlock Operator
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