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 786894 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 786949 epoch_slot_no: 9349 block_no: 786856 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1560 time: 2018-03-25 01:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2947c73507e1a3d5e2fdb66fcefb668879fe6d65375c5e15edb0070a91f2b8f2Block Operator
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