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 783659 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 783714 epoch_slot_no: 6114 block_no: 783621 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-03-24 07:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf442dd8061a6875db123ac3285ce8836e01c1642be79ba5797f6849d92dc426fBlock Operator
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