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 778515 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 778570 epoch_slot_no: 970 block_no: 778477 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1821 time: 2018-03-23 03:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x514d2a5c1ba40ea29a56e464237c98aed08ccce253abd08b84f22189e6586819Block Operator
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