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 786759 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 786814 epoch_slot_no: 9214 block_no: 786721 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1388 time: 2018-03-25 00:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x72d29413dc886237e738612974ae8eba4c50733c33435b7c1fa540613213ccbcBlock Operator
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