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 784072 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 784127 epoch_slot_no: 6527 block_no: 784034 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6943 time: 2018-03-24 10:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfcc4f44672a6d1fcea3aa2ac289415b170ce3c6a98dd1dce107d6f89118bc38bBlock Operator
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