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 782559 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 782614 epoch_slot_no: 5014 block_no: 782521 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2705 time: 2018-03-24 01:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1a270d781c94f91961a9f6a57a66de34a351742adaf77c0bb93284c387a8f560Block Operator
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