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 781595 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 781650 epoch_slot_no: 4050 block_no: 781557 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1373 time: 2018-03-23 20:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xac946dd45d1aa61eae7582a43861ed0a25248055e9a7b6d658c2c2c1885c84d2Block Operator
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