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 785170 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 785225 epoch_slot_no: 7625 block_no: 785132 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1351 time: 2018-03-24 16:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdb5ef80a4e856cb7f81edea6ebd5a9a67f6aa31abce7db666e73f3eff0f8db69Block Operator
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