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 783518 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 783573 epoch_slot_no: 5973 block_no: 783480 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1356 time: 2018-03-24 06:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e1f98089f2e8f3c8aa2b1f377705b0dba8b8847e5e6238ad90dd3a24ed4ad82Block Operator
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