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 786844 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 786899 epoch_slot_no: 9299 block_no: 786806 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1190 time: 2018-03-25 01:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa9df4b407d8ac0ec0e8e9dae960bd64b4efb6d26c47154474f915bbc0e68cde3Block Operator
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