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 782814 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 782869 epoch_slot_no: 5269 block_no: 782776 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2603 time: 2018-03-24 03:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x64f206481f6c9b64ac435a993a2d41a7adff430287dfb591062b0a163d890006Block Operator
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