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 784084 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 784139 epoch_slot_no: 6539 block_no: 784046 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4222 time: 2018-03-24 10:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeb3f3c673fe8dbc5a5406e0241048800e23ced52e0655eed31ddaed450b3a7daBlock Operator
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