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 779068 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 779123 epoch_slot_no: 1523 block_no: 779030 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1895 time: 2018-03-23 06:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x783c8bbd5624408eda19981a5c87e580ab121f39bc68dab5bfc3b78198b4cacbBlock Operator
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