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 785990 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 786045 epoch_slot_no: 8445 block_no: 785952 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-03-24 20:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8d2c535e3df24e2f6e1142a5a1a879e9c7c35913881eb5a95101abf083709c5aBlock Operator
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