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 778995 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 779050 epoch_slot_no: 1450 block_no: 778957 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1394 time: 2018-03-23 05:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc8e369e25583990674aa24b4e71d7e9f171f8e86770b92e799761f8217066246Block Operator
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