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 785457 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 785512 epoch_slot_no: 7912 block_no: 785419 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-03-24 17:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5f3019b7488bc3ac8cc4b2773baede102d7ca56c9016a96f6416284b2fd5534dBlock Operator
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