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 780293 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 780348 epoch_slot_no: 2748 block_no: 780255 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1386 time: 2018-03-23 13:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x77af67a35c1f482d7e0ee3d8ba5c9e0c236ac59f5eb252eb95fa326064f0a069Block Operator
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