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 786549 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 786604 epoch_slot_no: 9004 block_no: 786511 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2742 time: 2018-03-24 23:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x06c0e3d0f4dd445557ada1db53aae1e5787e6c95283808d3ff70fde4257bbcf3Block Operator
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