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 784083 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 784138 epoch_slot_no: 6538 block_no: 784045 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1880 time: 2018-03-24 10:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x74bccd4ce1f962ce407b1d9b3fb4f6fff0b8c7d07c4d20f31fac198a568d6167Block Operator
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