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 786908 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 786963 epoch_slot_no: 9363 block_no: 786870 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1831 time: 2018-03-25 01:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x97a0fdd75a6b149621d0974b7f1071b42dde5406ab06c55013f1faddf05ec04bBlock Operator
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