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 782404 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 782459 epoch_slot_no: 4859 block_no: 782366 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1327 time: 2018-03-24 00:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2c5ffb0eb91ef57e2efa1de4758704f6c3922aa6119878246c856c6ea68ddaf3Block Operator
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