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 785859 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 785914 epoch_slot_no: 8314 block_no: 785821 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3325 time: 2018-03-24 19:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbb4ac5bb1671a2e7b5422f4187fffc147c41d33e0a03115daa9b9175591809a5Block Operator
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