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 780267 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 780322 epoch_slot_no: 2722 block_no: 780229 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1369 time: 2018-03-23 12:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0abe7fe3bd960c40e700b356357dd2dbbeceee52e507e750618a7fe3caf3010fBlock Operator
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