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 784991 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 785046 epoch_slot_no: 7446 block_no: 784953 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-03-24 15:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x72a111913ee44e9fd809133beeb5fb28150d53b58921d212782e2d9b078cbf16Block Operator
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