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 782543 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 782598 epoch_slot_no: 4998 block_no: 782505 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-03-24 01:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8663b187a4ae0c8b00f5cbc0613a982d54bce0cb6420329a8b4bb21d255b7ba9Block Operator
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