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 779393 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 779448 epoch_slot_no: 1848 block_no: 779355 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1718 time: 2018-03-23 08:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x16b160a77547c8a864c1623c226da1c3703381e9178c068882be9356e140a3bfBlock Operator
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