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 781596 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 781651 epoch_slot_no: 4051 block_no: 781558 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1636 time: 2018-03-23 20:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa21cc331b819417c9ca5a6157468c95b2247880532c2b2b578315fa635e76175Block Operator
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