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 778795 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 778850 epoch_slot_no: 1250 block_no: 778757 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1369 time: 2018-03-23 04:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaf7ea16e7b9947f6812c0a0f3aabf535951d9f2fc52e91b8ae47cbd7abfa615aBlock Operator
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