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 782038 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 782093 epoch_slot_no: 4493 block_no: 782000 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2018-03-23 22:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbee020417fff08b685c18d66e88a6b5b314ab84396f75782227015942c06e18bBlock Operator
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