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 778095 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 778150 epoch_slot_no: 550 block_no: 778057 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1730 time: 2018-03-23 00:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1394f82e68cd0924e5d1e37fc49820f38360af61f84ddae2e0393504cf06bdbBlock Operator
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