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 782544 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 782599 epoch_slot_no: 4999 block_no: 782506 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2247 time: 2018-03-24 01:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2c734220fc52b1514f9330db1e4cc71d70c33225e64aaf35e2ce32297c2c335bBlock Operator
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