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 782503 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 782558 epoch_slot_no: 4958 block_no: 782465 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1869 time: 2018-03-24 01:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e559c2ba936ead4c854a07738af24c1cb191e17dab54a10d757bc7b2ced3f30Block Operator
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