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 780715 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 780770 epoch_slot_no: 3170 block_no: 780677 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3006 time: 2018-03-23 15:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb63da53d52233e29abf50a4b71af0951854a5ee2d7991f10cd56538edc9d4e01Block Operator
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