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 783328 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 783383 epoch_slot_no: 5783 block_no: 783290 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-03-24 05:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8fdb45061be38e9bd076c9f3eb8801f7e9b0d8e8a999e90730c86d5d9d03ff8eBlock Operator
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