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 780414 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 780469 epoch_slot_no: 2869 block_no: 780376 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1380 time: 2018-03-23 13:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd88f086e85e7ab0a336d3d89e132ac3e7ffc54b7c01a4b2700d4b9b97ff07792Block Operator
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