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 779409 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 779464 epoch_slot_no: 1864 block_no: 779371 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3002 time: 2018-03-23 08:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x75dc4cbd1da8e53abd9389d5cdec0d007009cb88ed79cbf2c9d33ecd9b0473eeBlock Operator
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