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 785849 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 785904 epoch_slot_no: 8304 block_no: 785811 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-03-24 19:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x96a235236df37b9ab942d7e32aef997f0cddb9de98b79dbb9adb7ffabdff31d9Block Operator
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