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 784695 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 784750 epoch_slot_no: 7150 block_no: 784657 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2018-03-24 13:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x36798b7f93b078d300d352cad8efc2bba01c548b9e999b0cd0eb546a7bdbdbb5Block Operator
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