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 783260 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 783315 epoch_slot_no: 5715 block_no: 783222 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1611 time: 2018-03-24 05:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7215999718b289ecad13a9f29245b080a067782e31696310bcd77fbefb6e9bf7Block Operator
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