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 780993 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 781048 epoch_slot_no: 3448 block_no: 780955 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1915 time: 2018-03-23 16:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x82727359999f1f995848fb6abd26302257d3868e46bfb793c7788838e0523e8aBlock Operator
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