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 781342 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 781397 epoch_slot_no: 3797 block_no: 781304 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1357 time: 2018-03-23 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x67bc8a9f4dc600dc8c48f3eea5315843212fa5bd16950308085f0b80669905e8Block Operator
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