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 783269 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 783324 epoch_slot_no: 5724 block_no: 783231 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-03-24 05:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x59841461c409bda45ab22da66f6f57c56ebd4986d854b03dc2403109bc3d31c9Block Operator
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