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 784608 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 784663 epoch_slot_no: 7063 block_no: 784570 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2415 time: 2018-03-24 12:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfde39cdcc07dfbb03844d5cd5d5dda20e12a09c979fe573626f38a61ec9b279fBlock Operator
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