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 780614 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 780669 epoch_slot_no: 3069 block_no: 780576 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2018-03-23 14:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x66c5c13f6242e58b7cf05985d6a5a3f60fda5ee472d6bccbcc6b02b2ec500bf9Block Operator
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