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 787219 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 787274 epoch_slot_no: 9674 block_no: 787181 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1564 time: 2018-03-25 03:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd60c431586589f594075eda3414e94aa2aaa85ecb9eb9ea451f033b26f0fb7f9Block Operator
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