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 780609 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 780664 epoch_slot_no: 3064 block_no: 780571 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2465 time: 2018-03-23 14:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1db5d4104fa2c19cdde13b2dbc117dbd288bbabd02cc53bcf36d8e6281079d40Block Operator
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