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 778601 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 778656 epoch_slot_no: 1056 block_no: 778563 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2018-03-23 03:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc76ce1e53af9a948f73044bc2aa502f23a65a172f9bdf121d6bd51d539dc8cefBlock Operator
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