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 784179 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 784234 epoch_slot_no: 6634 block_no: 784141 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3096 time: 2018-03-24 10:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4389dc42583767cca10dd84d22a86ce7da547c3474f28b9b5a7d29e05a33e4c7Block Operator
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