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 782545 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 782600 epoch_slot_no: 5000 block_no: 782507 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-03-24 01:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5ccd1a87c6639c4654a3c362f7abcc5b9fc072e9b372cb60e41b87356b19b2d1Block Operator
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