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 778919 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 778974 epoch_slot_no: 1374 block_no: 778881 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1928 time: 2018-03-23 05:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x463bac00523db7f4753905dad5d43c1d161854bdd0193152d21c4d926e25e72fBlock Operator
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