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 783414 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 783469 epoch_slot_no: 5869 block_no: 783376 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2068 time: 2018-03-24 06:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xde14ee6511f98731aa708a3e4d14b56645f7e9ff81b9d277cf32850eef08ae80Block Operator
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