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 785470 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 785525 epoch_slot_no: 7925 block_no: 785432 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1351 time: 2018-03-24 17:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd778e145aa3b97a9a669c489cbd852160e0c2ebb36b64836d741e4294809d0fBlock Operator
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