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 785004 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 785059 epoch_slot_no: 7459 block_no: 784966 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1625 time: 2018-03-24 15:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1ca21f102ecc4e39f24be464656f7c2d8af017bac892fa29166b02475593bb3fBlock Operator
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