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 782992 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 783047 epoch_slot_no: 5447 block_no: 782954 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2616 time: 2018-03-24 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4b78b4e546f0eca00c38ecfb91d10b596c2bd3d2e2d5d7f2ab0ab08591b7b035Block Operator
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