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 786580 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 786635 epoch_slot_no: 9035 block_no: 786542 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1205 time: 2018-03-24 23:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5001ecb30dab2e691cc6524a7139413900049a2a5929e37ffb432f4ceaf2e2b6Block Operator
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