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 781553 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 781608 epoch_slot_no: 4008 block_no: 781515 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2018-03-23 20:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf9181ce5080c45bd88f056805fe80425da7246835a1631713ccd99e6f0fc5960Block Operator
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