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 80777 Details
Epoch: 3 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 80801 epoch_slot_no: 16001 block_no: 80772 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 990 time: 2017-10-12 14:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x908307eace400bcec2b63d3407e9aeeee9dc8d2d90b94123c55e45fab4081fb4Block Operator
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