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 778482 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 778537 epoch_slot_no: 937 block_no: 778444 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2018-03-23 02:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1c7687ee37034b9659a0d92287923fe12d4bfc71eb79ad26a6e1590cafa5e329Block Operator
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