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 785279 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 785334 epoch_slot_no: 7734 block_no: 785241 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-03-24 16:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e3969a23d7e908c72b5da1d59a721270ea26c01b0ee376790863d0bdbfe49d7Block Operator
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