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 786573 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 786628 epoch_slot_no: 9028 block_no: 786535 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-03-24 23:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb290fb77ae15975616feaae0bb9d56ed22a1ba8d4ed5504161a0c8b6696eb98eBlock Operator
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