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 783572 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 783627 epoch_slot_no: 6027 block_no: 783534 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1680 time: 2018-03-24 07:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6220181fec33d87f5a5d308b7f73a07b041a2759489a4c1a37d2d85d48b3d86aBlock Operator
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