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 786039 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 786094 epoch_slot_no: 8494 block_no: 786001 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2063 time: 2018-03-24 20:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4ca5a6606c5efbcdf0a97d4c197607054b4d49d263527ab8772af62684f370eaBlock Operator
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