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 778224 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 778279 epoch_slot_no: 679 block_no: 778186 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2200 time: 2018-03-23 01:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x204ab379a208f977b4bcab83a3e818874f2f20bed005d8d7005d72ddfdde7b7bBlock Operator
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