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 781663 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 781718 epoch_slot_no: 4118 block_no: 781625 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1357 time: 2018-03-23 20:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd8c2c7cc61bef44614c62ff902bf0d6d5bb0b16cfb7c10021c854c159fa74549Block Operator
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