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 781046 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 781101 epoch_slot_no: 3501 block_no: 781008 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2436 time: 2018-03-23 17:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b5e693a501f0b08e8283a49f001bb3cb9325f305737df37eaff18617fca8e44Block Operator
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