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 785079 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 785134 epoch_slot_no: 7534 block_no: 785041 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2966 time: 2018-03-24 15:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe30dabd525b300cbdfaaed541f66185336df524da4fb029416c7977c7611f205Block Operator
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