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 785814 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 785869 epoch_slot_no: 8269 block_no: 785776 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2347 time: 2018-03-24 19:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xafac98d78d8018de303a49be64ee8134db0a7785692f7f172a80c9e8c918c368Block Operator
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