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 782455 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 782510 epoch_slot_no: 4910 block_no: 782417 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1237 time: 2018-03-24 01:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe72ef4145f3c11a01015910ebb5ce6c02b1a62e1c1dfa971916f02f66343963eBlock Operator
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