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 782454 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 782509 epoch_slot_no: 4909 block_no: 782416 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1674 time: 2018-03-24 01:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf450e732344ec661b9b77e13a8c9aa83f7d35e94a2b6afcab86e08071270120eBlock Operator
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