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 778844 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 778899 epoch_slot_no: 1299 block_no: 778806 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1283 time: 2018-03-23 04:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x37e4ea33255fed319f4b8d3210423640a5b7f9587c5f77947917f0d551de6f0dBlock Operator
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