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 777946 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 778001 epoch_slot_no: 401 block_no: 777908 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2018-03-22 23:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2050068870dfec1bf13991093ea8b913f923f6f1367ccfea9511bd144caee63eBlock Operator
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