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 778231 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 778286 epoch_slot_no: 686 block_no: 778193 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1365 time: 2018-03-23 01:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2338a0c787c58afb7a96f1c7b2d0e6fe8c225d6738b531cee544863e2d92a2e1Block Operator
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