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 784085 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 784140 epoch_slot_no: 6540 block_no: 784047 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1699 time: 2018-03-24 10:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf4d9de9a1c952ef40a72d351b4f1750dbccd162f5ea6a94e1c3604bffa16ab76Block Operator
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