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 787247 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 787302 epoch_slot_no: 9702 block_no: 787209 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-03-25 03:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x045ae1d36c09915112a5026c0ab7dce91e217f00400c0e54a37e91b1e918f57eBlock Operator
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