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 780152 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 780207 epoch_slot_no: 2607 block_no: 780114 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1369 time: 2018-03-23 12:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0c48babf5fccf5b58a1ad967f3c58c4581d0920765836338cda0c11cfcebca4fBlock Operator
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