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 782867 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 782922 epoch_slot_no: 5322 block_no: 782829 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1245 time: 2018-03-24 03:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x973a3a414eb12e57d2ff8d842ef4d4c5762213f7bcb31f73e696ea22a5c589d8Block Operator
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