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 784241 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 784296 epoch_slot_no: 6696 block_no: 784203 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2052 time: 2018-03-24 10:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbc9a05aee1b85dd9523ae775cd80fddc019fd19da10bcb3d155bfb13a3421f60Block Operator
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