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 780045 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 780100 epoch_slot_no: 2500 block_no: 780007 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2018-03-23 11:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a5af1696fbc2ca85cf3f608d103e0adabf023ee11a7bdc408f1097b03a70485Block Operator
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