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 784734 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 784789 epoch_slot_no: 7189 block_no: 784696 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2340 time: 2018-03-24 13:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0e61259d3410da3d147c967b49c321005decce62aa79d4b6e0482d575bc1ac58Block Operator
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