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 782651 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 782706 epoch_slot_no: 5106 block_no: 782613 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1873 time: 2018-03-24 02:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x77cc84d64e6e463a2e0d10bff6712705dde4dc27bd1c912218cd065e5d97ab60Block Operator
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