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 78645 Details
Epoch: 3 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 78669 epoch_slot_no: 13869 block_no: 78640 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 994 time: 2017-10-12 02:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15ca47c080dd1344021c7227a8ab7835d455052fa6357b734afc3421e6608dccBlock Operator
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