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 781993 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 782048 epoch_slot_no: 4448 block_no: 781955 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-03-23 22:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb96542402fd8e1a644e8d4f0cfde7182469e397e750e528d5171988d1a2bb8ebBlock Operator
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